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CONTENTS CREDITS EDITORIAL COVER STORY Goa's Traditional “PODER” The Bread Makers IN FOCUS REAL STORY BEHIND THE MIGRATION OF GOANS TO PAKISTAN FEATURE THE POPULARITY OF GOA IS UNDER THREAT DUE TO MASS TOURISM AND POLLUTION GROWTH PLACES OF INTEREST GOA STATE MUSEUM PROPERTY BUZZ WHY MOST OF THE INDIANS ARE EAGER TO INVEST IN THE PROPERTIES IN GOA MEGA STRUCTURE REAL ESTATE LIMITED ESCALA REALTY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED FEATURE SHIGMO FESTIVITIES TO BEGIN IN GOA FROM MARCH 14 – 27, 2017 GTDC BAGS BRAND EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNMENT SECTOR AWARD HON'BLE MINISTER FOR TOURISM, GOVT. OF GOA, MR. MANOHAR AZGAONKAR FLAGS OFF GTDC HONDA NAVI GOA HUNT 2017 EVENT GOA TOURISM BAGS 'BEST BEACHES AND COASTAL DESTINATION AWARD' EVENT MISS GOA INTERNATIONAL 2016 AT TITO'S GOA INDIA BEACH FASHION WEEK 2017 – LALIT DALMIA SHOWCASED HIS 'LA MODA' COLLECTIONS IN GOA

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RAJESH GHADGE Editor, Goa Prism

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‘Poder’ as we all know, is the traditional bread maker in Goa who gives a wake-up alarm every morning. The sound, “Ponk Ponk" gives one that feeling of living in the village. I use the word ‘village’ here, only because in the present day, one can spot these traditional ‘Poders’ only in the villages of Goa, as the cities in Goa, or rather the more urbanised areas, do not depend much on these Poders anymore, due to the commercialisation of the bread making business. But this tradition is still alive in our scenic Goan villages. Till our villages exist, the traditions will be kept alive.

I still remember when I was a child, our family shifted to Goa in the early 80's. We would hardly ever use the alarm clock. Our wake-up call was from the “Ponk! Ponk” horn announcing the arrival of the neighborhood baker on his bicycle. Piping hot bread was being delivered at our doorstep. Back then, it was something that we took for granted. Little do we realise that was the best part of being a Goemkar.

But now the Goan traditional Poder remains only in two placesin our stories and in some of the Goan villages. Although the quality of bread has considerably been diminishing in the current day and its cost is almost reaching its peak. The art of bread making is a legacy which is granted by the Portuguese to Goa. The Goan pão is a culinary masterpiece. ‘Pão’is a Portuguese word for bread, and the Goan breadmaker is known locally as PODER as mentioned earlier, an adaptation of the Portuguese ‘padeiro’. Bread making in Goa over the centuries has been the prefecture of the Catholic community. It is a family tradition handed down over generations with the entire clan involved in the operation. Every village has its own bakery or two, where you may drop in unannounced, roll in your pão straight from the furnace, deposit money, and be on your way, all in a matter of a couple of minutes.

Goa Prism’s Digital Magazine is an effort of showcasing Goa in its best way possible. It is very sad that just like a Poder many other traditional legacies of Goa are diminishing with time and soon or later it may remain only in the books, magazines, and memories.

In this volume, we will also feature the migration of Goans to Pakistan, which has suddenly become an issue of controversy in the state. The Goans who had shifted to Pakistan have huge properties in the state, which is now pronounced as ‘’Enemy Properties’’ by the court.

Also, I have highlighted in this issue, the growing menace of the mass tourism which is apparently creating the popularity threat to the tourism industry of Goa. This concern needs to be addressed as soon as possible. What is mass tourism and how it will affect our tourism industry? Get the answers to all your questions on the subject in the feature section.

We are in the process of redesigning the contents of the magazine and I would love to have your feedback on the same so that it will help us grow as well as give you the best we can in the times to come. Until next time, enjoy the read. If you wish to leave any valuable suggestion please go ahead and send us your suggestions on goaprism@gmail.com

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GOA'S TRADITIONAL “PODER” BREAD MAKER

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oa is unique in everything whether its hospitality or business. Industry in Goa is taking different shape with development in infrastructure and business, but there are areas where traditional Goan businesses and artisans still exist. This is the series of stories of the businesses in Goa which are getting extinct slowly and in this series of articles we will take you around the trip of Traditional Business of Goa…..

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Our first subject in this series is the “PODER” The traditional bread makers of Goa. Poder is a wakeup call to all goans with the honk of their horn installed on their bicycle, I remember when I was small and and our family shifted to Goa in early 80's we hardly had to use the alarm clock. Our wake-up call was in the form of Ponk! Ponk!, the horn announcing the arrival of the neighborhood baker on his bicycle.

Piping hot bread delivered to our doorstep was something we took for granted. It was part of being in Goa. The tradition still continues but in villages only, although the quality of bread has considerably diminishing with the day and costs is sky rocketing. The art of bread making is a legacy which is granted by the Portuguese to Goa. The Goan pão is a culinary masterpiece. Pão is Portuguese word for bread, and the Goan breadmaker is known locally as PODER, an adaptation of the Portuguese padeiro. Bread making in Goa has for centuries been the prefecture of the Catholic community. It is a family tradition handed down over generations with the entire clan involved in the operation. Every village has its own bakery or two where you may drop in unannounced, roll in your pão straight from the furnace, deposit money, and be on your way, all in a matter of a couple of minutes.

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The three main varieties of Goan bread are the soft and chewy pão (PAO), the crisp undo, and the poie (whole wheat pockets) & Kankna (the bangles). The undo is delicious dipped in hot tea, but it goes especially well with xacuti.

Another intriguing form is what is known as katricho pão (lit. scissored bread) where the dough is shaped with scissors. Then there is the kaknam (lit. bangles), rings of crusty bread, so called because they tinkle like glass bangles when fresh out of the oven.

It's been the practice that Poder goes door to door on the bicycle till today in villages and sell their breads but there are certain markets in Goa having the special places reserved for the Poder and the one such place is our famous Friday Mapusa Market, you will find all types of goan bread right here that too oven fresh. Most of the small village tea stalls cum restaurants keep the goan bread which goes well with bhaji and tea.

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But things changes with the time as mentioned by renowned writer Mr. Nandkumar Kamat in his article The Unsung Lives Of Goan Poders …… Traditional architecture has been replaced by comic odd forms which the former principal of Goa College of Architecture, Mr Cho Padmasee calls "Micky Mouse" architecture. The general food habits of Goans are changing. Traditional diets are getting replaced with readymade, exotic and fast foods.

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There are many new commercial units which are flooding the stores and the shops with sliced breads fortified with vitamins and minerals. But people still identify bread by the local term pao. Given the choice of regular, fresh and quality supply of the local bread many would opt for the pao instead of the chemicalised sliced bread. So far nobody has gone into the details of the cultural and economic aspects of dietary transition in Goa. The poders are least

interested. Many of them are still continuing in their congested, hazardous, unhealthy and unhygienic old premises which remind you sadly of some scenes in Charles Dickens' novels. Theirs is an institution which has managed to survive against all the odds and by weathering unfair competition.

The ďŹ ve centuries old institution of the poders is Goa's simple swadeshi answer to globalisation and monopolisation of the consumer tastes. The poders know that as long as there are people who love various type of Goan breads - the pao, undo, poyi, katre, the pokshie and the unique, crisp kakon - a patentable product of purely Goan origin, they would be able to continue with their traditional business.

After Goa's liberation, people used to say nostalgically in Konkani- "Te poder ghele anim te undhey ghele" (the Portuguese bread vanished with the poders). But it is not true. Poders have managed to survive because they have perfected the art of door to door delivery service.

According to Mr. Nandakumar Kamat It would need a doctoral student in cultural history to explore the origin and evolution of the Goan bread making enterprise. There are regional variants of the art of bread making. The pao of the poders of Bardez, Salcete and Tiswadi would be slightly different in texture, avour and taste.

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There is not much done for the PODERS by the government by way of financial help to uplift their standard to compete with today's challenging business scenario, if you visit their workplace cum residence you will witness that the rooms are full of dust. Even the walls and cobwebs are coated with white particles. Many poders store the firewood in or behind their houses. The presence of the dust and firewood makes their places hazardous. Generations of poders have grown up in such congested and occupationally hazardous and unhygienic premises, to produce the favorite Goan pao.

The risk in their business is high - the risk of falling demand, competition, risk of skin and chest diseases, fire, accidents. There is unrecognised direct and indirect employment in their business. In the city of Panaji itself at least 20-30 poders are servicing various wards. Their income is based on the total daily turnover. Many hotels and restaurants depend on the poders for their daily supply of bread as the customers do not touch the sliced variety. Very few bakeries in Goa like Cafe Central & Geeta Bekery in Panaji have perfected the art of converting the local bread into the packaged sliced variety appetizing to the people.

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tondak, sukhem, balchao, sorpotel and so on) which would taste bland without the accompaniment of the pao or undo. With the onslaught of globalisation, the institution of the poders and the varieties of the Goan pao are likely to be affected. The poders need practical support for their profession. They need to be given a economic, social and family health welfare package. There needs to be full documentation of the art and science of Goan bread making with toddy or activated bakers' yeast. More than 800 tonnes of bakers' yeast is annually sold in Goa. It is a vast quantity for a small population. But it shows the high consumption of bread in Goa. It may not be a staple food but the pao is an essential item in many households and it is our duty to respect and acknowledge the contribution of the poders in our daily lives. They are doing an unsung service through their micro enterprise and it is high time that the educated civil society looks compassionately at their pitiful working conditions. Let us be true to our pao, undo, poyi and loyal to our poders. We must save their economically useful cultural profession from extinction. Before it is too late to act!

References : Dr. Nandakumar Kamat's “The Unsung Lives Of Goan Poders”

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REAL STORY BEHIND THE MIGRATION OF GOANS TO PAKISTAN

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lthough the story of Goans being migrated to Pakistan and taking up their nationality has come up in the media recently with the term “Enemy”, but in reality, the migration of Goans to Pakistan started long back in 1820. According to the sources, the Portuguese invasion of Goan goes back into the 15th century but the real transition of Goans (of Portuguese-Hindu pedigree) from one place to another, from Goa to Bombay, to Karachi, to Africa and other continents started, realistically speaking, sometime in 1820. When the British eyed Karachi as a future city of trade, commerce, leisure and strategy, and with Charles Napier occupying Sind, the advent of Goans in Karachi (Kurrachee) had begun. They came in dhows and anchored at the threshold of the city's two 'gates' – Kharadar (Salty Door) and Mithadar (Sweet Door).

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The recently grounded Pakistani Journalist Cyril Almeida has Goan roots. “I don't see a very bright future for Pakistani journalism” Cyril uttered these words a year ago during a visit to Goa, Cyril Almeida may have had no idea that the future he was talking about would come true in less than a year. Almeida, an assistant editor with Pakistan's most reputed English daily Dawn, has been barred by Islamabad from leaving the country. The reason behind his grounding was the breaking a story on an “undisclosed” meeting last week between the country's civil and military leadership where the

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government reportedly read out the riot act to the country's army and its spy agency ISI. According to the sources, he first visited Goa only in 2012 to participate in Goa Arts and Literary Festival (GALF), and then followed it up with two more visits, the last one in December 2015. His friends say the Almeda family still speaks Konkani at home.

These enterprising people from Goa of pre-partition India have been living and working here, a sleepy fishing village-turned-megacity, since that time.

They did not look back in their quest for a new homeland and prosperity, gave off their best,

excelled in everything they touched, grew in numbers and affluence but gradually lost interest. A large number of families, like gypsies and nomads, moved on, in search of greener pastures, leaving behind their trademark talents and footprints in the country of their choice, in this case, Pakistan. Though they have long gone, drifted away from the shores of their country, they will always have a little Pakistan in their hearts.

A recent email from Brian Gonsalves, a Goan from Karachi who now lives on the Island of Margarita, Venezuela, says it all. He writes, “My House in Venezuela is called 'Pakistan' – how is that for patriotism!!

The early Goans came here in large numbers brimming with hope, a mixed bag of talents and conquered the very fabric of the society by their sheer hard-work and resolve to succeed, wielding g r e a t i n fl u e n c e o n t h e l o c a l c o m m u n i t y.

Theoretically, a place like Karachi did not have an identity of its own. At the time of independence, the Hindus were leaving, the Panagirs (as they were referred then) were coming, and the Parsis and Goans were in essence, managing the affairs of the

city. So in a nutshell, Karachi's character as a wellplanned, well-organized and well-administered city was truly the mainstay of these two civic-conscious communities.

Frank D'Souza, who was born in Karachi and studied here, became the first Indian to be appointed by the British as a member of the Railway Board of India. At the time of partition, Jinnah specifically requested Frank D'Souza for his help to set-up the Railway System in Pakistan. Frank agreed, but made one condition, that his home in Pakistan would be derequisitioned. Jinnah and the Pakistan Government agreed. On completion of his job in Pakistan, Frank returned to India and gave his beautiful house in Karachi to the nuns to be used as a home for the aged. What an excellent man!

When on May 31, 1935, at 1.30 a.m., the great Quetta earthquake killed 75,000 people with one big jolt; a Goan Manuel Mendes working on the Sukkur Barrage Scheme was given charge of clearing the city of debris and corpses with teams of over 400 sappers and miners. He did it with dedication, determination, and distinction.

When Pakistan came into being in 1947, the

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city to the Bombay constituency and a match to London's grandeur! The many landmarks, now vandalized or vanished, and almost forgotten, are a testimony of the city's eminence.

Sadly, today's Karachi is in a great rush to exceed its own potential, making and breaking its own rules.

The Goan community is all but forgotten, living in obscurity and marginalized due to the influx of cultures and communities who have no knowledge of the city's glorious past. If one has to summarize the historical perspective of this city, it will have to be a dual effort – the Karachi and its people of another time and era, and the Karachi of today, a mixed pot of a multitude of communities, cultures and complex ethnicity and political problems.

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prominence of Goans was evident from the fact that one of Karachi's first elected Mayors was Manuel Mesquita; it was a time when the city's judiciary, the armed forces, municipality, police, customs, telegraphs, hospitals, educational institutions, the port trust, railways and the world of music, sports and fashion, were without an iota of doubt, ruled by this highly educated, talented and law-abiding community.

In 1936 the name of the Goa-Portuguese Association was changed to the Karachi Goan Association (KGA) with C.M. Lobo as its first President. Manuel Mesquita, a former mayor of Karachi, twice served as President of the Karachi Goan Association, first from 1941 to 1942 and then again in 1954. According to Roland deSouza, a member, in 1947 the population of Karachi was around 400,000 of which the Goan community numbered roughly 12,000 to 15,000 or three to four per cent. According to a leading newspaper “the Goan community brought a unique touch of exuberance and vivacity to the Karachi of the 1960s”.

Goans continue to live in Karachi today, about 10,000 odd but are relatively quiescent. Up to independence and a decade or two later, the community played an influential role in the city's growing prominence as a major seaport, business hub and a stylish cosmopolitan metropolis – a sister-

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THE POPULARITY OF GOA IS UNDER THREAT DUE TO MASS TOURISM AND POLLUTION GROWTH

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S Goa losing its popularity as one of the best tourism destination in the world? The most important CONCERN WHICH needS to be ADDRESSED With the inflow of around 4 million tourists into this tiny beautiful state AND HALF THE POPULATION (APPROX 2 MILLION) the popularity of once considers to be the most romantic destination is now under threat. Goa occupies hardly 1% of India's landmass but yet the charm of GOA and hospitable nature of its local inhabitants draws HUGE NUMBERS OF tourists to enjoy the sheer beauty of this place.

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oa was ruled by the Portuguese for over four centuries and as a result of that, the custom and culture of this tiny state has the deep impact of western inuence. This makes the tiny state equally popular amongst the Indian as well as foreigners. The huge volume of tourists pours down to Goa because of its natural beauty and the highly hospitable people.

Goa has long been seen as an ideal holiday destination spot. But then why does this most sought after holiday destination is losing its popularity is the most important question before all the major stakeholders of the tourism industry in Goa.

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According to the Claude Alvares, one of the wellknown environmentalists and social worker of Goa, nothing good has been done by the government of Goa to maintain the beauty and integrity of this tiny state. According to him, everything has come from the handwork of a community expert in the maintenance of rice fields, paddies, khazan systems, and a low intensive lifestyle that is underscored by the spirit of susegad (taking it easy) one of the key components of a tourist industry. “The result of these efforts over decades is that the Goa region looks like a painting and the local artists who created it have really never bothered about how many people came to see it and enjoy it,” states Mr. Alvares in one of his articles in NDTV Based on the article originally written in the French News Media Le Monde and subsequently published in the English language in The Guardian Before managing the Barracuda diving club in Goa's Sun Village resort, Venkatesh Charloo worked on a trading desk in a Hong Kong bank. After watching a Cousteau film he decided to quit the world of finance and get into deep sea diving. Now, 15 years later, he is very angry. “The islands of Goa are covered in garbage, and there are fewer and fewer fish.” Part of his job is to clean up diving sites at the beginning of the tourist season. Goa survived four centuries of Portuguese colonization and an influx of hippies in the 1960s, but today it is threatened by mass tourism. More than 4 million tourists visit this small state in southwest India every year, twice as many as 10 years ago, with a local population of just 2 million.

National Geographic has ranked Goa's beaches among the worst in the world.

Mr. Alvares feels that the government of Goa has remained unimpressed. Over the years, it has tried zealously not to build on those assets, but to grind them to dust. Not surprising, every single project conceived by the government or by companies or compradors have chewed up some part of Goa or another. The forests have been assaulted by mining, led by Vedanta, headquartered in England. But almost every 5-star hotel on the beach has been put up by operators and chains from outside the state.

Each has taken down parts of the pristine beach system and crammed it with their imported fantasias in concrete, disdainful of local architectural designs.

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THE PROBLEMS According to the sources, the degradation process of Goan beaches started back in the last few decades.

The report published by the NIO claimed that levels of potentially dangerous bacteria, such as salmonella, rose sharply between 2002 and 2007. The report, published in July 2010 in the journal Ecological Indicators, concluded that increasingly strong concentrations of faecal coliform and other pathogenic bacteria in the coastal waters were a threat to the environment as well as to human health.

In some places, swimming could lead to disease. At the mouth of the Mandovi river, currents sweep sewage down from the hotels, along with residue from pesticides used by the farmers of the country, and the sediment from nearby mines. Underwater visibility has been considerably reduced. “You can't see further than your own nose now,” said Ajay Patil, a deep-sea diving instructor.

The cows lying on the sand under the parasols is a usual scene. They are, after all, considered to be sacred, and allowed by virtue but beer bottles and plastic bags littered on most of the beaches gives a real horrible look to the pristine beaches of Goa. The department of tourism trying hard to make Goa's reputation as a romantic destination which is being advertised across the national and international media appeal the travellers to come with their wives and girlfriend again. Environmental activists condemn the apathy of the local authorities. “The government wants to build a five-star hotel along every mile, but it can't even build wastewater treatment plants,” said Claude Alvares director of an environmental action group, Goa Foundation.

The construction of more than 2,600 hotels has also destroyed the khazans, an ancient network of dykes and wetlands that drew off sea water when levels rose too high and protected the land from flooding.

Another form of pollution, not seen on the beaches, is household refuse. A few kilometers inland, plastic waste floats on monsoon-flooded fields and mounds of garbage are stacked up along the roads. “It's difficult to find available land to set up a waste processing plant,” quoted by Mr. Swapnil Naik, who was the director of state tourism department then.

The sarpanch, or village mayors, complain about being landed with the problem. “They consider it a degrading task, not suited to their status,” said a local, who does the rounds at night to prevent people from throwing garbage on his village's land.

Goa and Goans need to understand one thing that, it is not easy to attract only high-end tourists to the state all the time as most of the tourists coming to the coastal state are the backpackers. although recently large numbers of Russian and east European tourists have been arriving on charter flights, and restaurant menus are now translated into Russian and Goa Tourism department had a plans of building the golf courses and amusement parks to attract a superior clientele and the same was quoted by the then director of state tourism department Mr. Swapnil Naik.

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FEATURE THE SOLUTION The best solution according to the sources would be, to relieve the pressure on the beaches by developing inland tourism during the off-season in the monsoon. Goa has a fascinating architectural heritage from its Portuguese colonisers and has many less-known sites of natural beauty, such as waterfalls deep in the forests. Villagers can now get subsidies for opening small hotels in these new tourist destinations. It may be recalled that when Mr. Swapnil Naik was the Director of Tourism he had proposed the development of inland waterways and by now few things have put back into the place but still not to the expectations. Although Mr. Alvares do not agree to this since according to him, The government's idea of development is to open ever more hotels, for more tourists and more money, but at this rate, we're heading straight into the wall. According to Mr. Alvares who is quite nostalgic for the 1960s. “At least the hippies were environmentally friendly.�

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The Museum, at present has in its possession a fairly large collection which is increasing day by day. The Museum, was set up on small scale in 1977 at St.Inez, Panaji. After construction of this present building the same was shifted here and this new Museum Complex at Patto was inaugurated by the then President Of India on 18th June 1996.

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The Museum has following display types to provide comprehensive knowledge of Goa's tradition and culture.

Sculpture Gallery Christian Art Gallery Printing History Gallery Banerji Art Gallery Religious Expression Gallery Cultural Anthropology Contemporary Art Gallery Numismatics Gallery Goa's Freedom Struggle Gallery Menezes Braganza Gallery Furniture Gallery Natural Heritage of Goa Gallery Environment & Development Gallery Geology Gallery The Museum Collection: Religious expression History of printing in Goa Lottery machines Natural Heritage Cultural Anthropology Contemporary Art Christian Art Shree S.K.Banerjee and Smt. Gauri Banerjee Art Institute Menezes Braganza Environment and Development Furniture Geology Sculpture Goa's freedom Struggle Other DisplayNumismatic GOA PRISM VOL 8 ISSUE 9 WWW.GOAPRISM.COM

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The main function of the museum is to preserve cultural heritage by acquiring the related objects, preserving and displaying them systematically. The ultimate aim of Museum is to create awareness among people and educate the masses.

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PLACE OF INTEREST The following services are provided to the visitors on arrival The visitors are taken round the Museum by the guides.

The required information and references are provided to the visitors. Photographs of the exhibits are provided for the students and scholars for academic purpose if requested. The screening of historical and archaeological documentaries is organised for school students by prior appointment.

Whom to Contact : Smt. Radha R. Bhave, Curator and First Appelate Authority Phone No: 2438006, 2437306 Shri. Premanand R. Kunkalekar Public Information OfďŹ cer Phone No: 2438006 Shri. Sachin B. Bandodkar Assistant Public Information OfďŹ cer Phone No: 2438006

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Expectations from public : Ÿ You can help us by giving useful practical suggestions to improve our work. Ÿ You can also inform us of any important object you have come across which can be acquired and preserved

by Museum. Ÿ The students can actively participate in various competitions organized by Museum. Ÿ The scholars can organize exhibitions of objects collected by the students in their premises. they can seek help from Museum staff in organizing such exhibitions. Ÿ If you have a remarkable collection of your own, you can think of donating the same to Museum, offer on sale or at least loan it to Ÿ Museum for specific period so that it can be seen and enjoyed by the public.

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Museum is open : Days : Monday to Saturday.

Timings : 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

You can be in touch with Museum staff for the above and help us to preserve our rich cultural heritage.

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WHY MOST OF THE INDIANS ARE EAGER TO INVEST IN THE PROPERTIES IN GOA?

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t is not the hidden fact anymore that people from outside Goa have the lion's share of the investments in real estate in Goa. Buyers from Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat and other parts of India prefer to invest in Goa and huge investments have been already done by them. Most of the lavish bungalows and star hotels belong the to the businessman who is not Goans. But what is the reason that Goa is on their priority list and what is the investor's strategy behind these rampant investments? Read the complete story here.

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PROPERTY BUZZ The entire development in Goa is the outcome of this demand. “With increasing demand, more and more places are being successfully marketed as weekend home destinations: Lavasa, Lonavala, Alibaug and Igatpuri near Mumbai for weekend getaways, vacation spots like Mussoorie, Ooty, Coorg and Goa, and the likes of Haridwar for the religiously inclined.

What attracts buyers in this segment are primarily a serene location with good weather, good infrastructure and the potential for rent back income,” said Ashwinder Raj Singh, CEO, Residential Services, JLL India.

Goa always stands out to be the priority for every buyer because it matches perfectly with the need for them. Goa's serenity is admirable and its influence of western culture and custom that attracts the Indian tourists back again. Besides all these, the returns on investment can always fetch better rates compared to any other states in India. Goa is not the only place that people look forward to investing into but it is invariably the most sought after holiday destination in the country. The other states that are followed by Goa are Shimla, Kasauli & Kerala.

So what really triggered the demand for weekend homes destinations in an otherwise dormant sector, where unsold inventories have been piling up?

“After the basic needs of shelter are met, most people have an inbuilt desire to own properties to use purely for relaxation. Obviously, such properties

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need to be in the more bracing and beauteous environs than the cluttered, polluted cities. Because quality hotel rooms in most getaway cities are limited and also very expensive, people like to invest in weekend homes there for short, hassle-free getaways. With the basic luxury factor vested in such locations' mountains, lakes or religious shrines, these homes provide their owners with quality family time away from their routine city lives and often serve the extended purpose of providing a peaceful postretirement life,” Singh added.

According to the sources, the investment in Goa is always considered as the second home for the Indian investors. And the properties are purchased by those home buyers who have already owned their primary homes. “One spends only a limited amount of time per year in a weekend home. Nevertheless, there will be regular expenses on maintaining the property. If one does not wish to put the property on rent, the

costs would include keeping a caretaker. Besides, if the property is to be put out for rent throughout the year, there would be expenses on regularly upgrading the basic amenities,” Singh said.

The other investments that are coming into Goa are the in the form of developments of the properties in and around the state. Major projects that are coming in the city and outside are mainly owned by the corporate companies from outside the Goa. There are many mega projects have been undertaken by major corporate houses like Tatas and Reliance which is coming in the state. With the increase in population which is mainly flowing in from the nearby states in a search of employments or business needs the housing and that has been fulfilled by the big projects that are coming in the state. Goa still has a huge land that is not yet occupied and the same attracts the investors from outside considering this is the most potential market.

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MEGA STRUCTURE REALESTATE LIMITED

Mega Structures Realestate Ltd. is a name synonymous with the building construction Industry.

Over more than a decade Mega Structures Realestate Ltd. has its operation in Goa, with its office located in the heart of Mapusa City. We have always endeavored to provide quality, Reliable & comfortable homes at an affordable price.

We have built and sold various projects all over the prime locations of North Goa. Mega Structures Realestate Ltd. which is close to Calangute beach, located near St.Anthony’s Church, Reliance & Carl Bay View which is based in Porvorim, Mother Agnes Hill View close to Candolim beach but located in Saipem, Mother Agnes Nature View -Nachinola, Mother Agnes & Marynian Residency – Verla, Emmanuel Residency –Siolim, Church View Residency- Moira, Animal Lover’s Paradise- Assagao, etc.

We build and sell flats , apartments ,Row villas, residential apartments, offices, shops, 1 & 2bhk flats, Builder floor apartments, Commercial Buildings, Bungalows, and pent houses, etc. on ownership basis.

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ANIMAL LOVER’S PARADISE (ASSAGAO) Situated in a calm place, residing on the hill top at a distance from the Mapusa city overlooking the picturesque village of Assagao. Surrounded by amazing greenery, our project is ideal place for families who seek to live in a breezy environment.

Situated behind International Animla Rescue.

A short stroll takes you to the DM college, Fr.Agnel Institute of Technology & Design, Xaviers’s College, schools, churches, temples, Mapusa city market,etc.

Few kms away from the happening beach of Chapora, Anjuna & Vagator, Chapora Fort.

Well developed infrastructure of roads, electricity and water. With good urban facilities. in green, fresh, rejuvenating environment, surrounded by hills & greenery.

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CHURCH VIEW RESIDENCY- MOIRA “Church View Residency” is a residential building, situated in a cozy village of Moira that lies a few miles away from Mapusa city. Moira is a famous village well located in the heart of Bardez, cuddled on either side by the Mapusa river branch of Mandovi and its Uccassaim branch.

The project is located near the church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception & opposite the road to “Godgoddeancho khuris”.

Close to play ground near Moira club, churches, temples, schools, colleges, health center, Calvim & Aldona bridges, etc.

Moira now enjoys growing reputation of being a hot spot gaining in popularity for celebrity homes that symbolize, more than others, private and exclusive living in Goa. Well developed infrastructure of roads, electricity and water. with good urban facilities like telephone connections, good mobile network, internet, broadband, etc.

MOTHER AGNES & MARYNIAN RESIDENCY – VERLA CANCA “Mother Agnes & Marynian Residency located in the quaint little village of Verla at a distance of about 40kms from Dabolim airport. Its a charming project with 1BHK apartments with 2 toilets. The project is set away from the city, with a terrace overlooking lush greenery.

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ESCALA REALTY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

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scala Realty India Private Limited, is a well known Realty company based in Donna Paula - Goa, providing a wide range of services to clients.

Services offered include Real Estate Consultancy, Legal Advice upon Purchase & Sale of Properties, Complete Turn Key Execution of Projects and/or provision of Building Construction Consultancy/Services, Renovation S e r v i c e s , D e s i g n & D ĂŠ c o r, Architectural Support & Services.

We are reputed for being one of the most competent Real Estate Consultants in Goa. We are also well known as competent Builders & Developers, Under our Project Consultancy Services we provide Complete execution of Projects including provision of Construction S e r v i c e s , D e s i g n & D e c o r, A r c h i t e c t u r a l C o n s u l t a n c y, Structural Consultancy, Plumbing Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Interior Designer and Property Legal Advisory Services. We specialize in handling property deals concerning all property types - Residential property, Commercial property, Industrial Land and Agricultural property.

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SHIGMO FESTIVITIES TO BEGIN IN GOA FROM MARCH 14 – 27, 2017

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Goa's biggest religious Hindu festival will kick-start on March 14 and will continue in various rural parts of Goa, spanning over a fortnight, with different days earmarked for celebrations in different areas. The float parade will begin at Ponda on 14th March 2017. The city of Panaji will witness the float parade on 18th March 2017. The float parade will end in Pernem and Sanquelim on 27th March, 2017.

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This year, steps are being initiated to ensure that the Shigmo parade in the capital city begins on time. It is proposed to start the parade at sharp 4:30 pm so that the parade does not drag on till mid-night and does not cause congestion and disturbance. It is also proposed to have negative marking incase of wide gaps between two oats. It is proposed that the gap should not be more than 20 meters between each tableaux or dance troupes.

All the Shigmo parade committees have been directed to discuss and ďŹ nalize the Shigmo parade routes in their respective areas in consultation with the district magistrates and the police.

Thousands of tourists are expected to visit the state to witness the spectacular Shigmo parades. The Shigmo parades are known for demonstrating the essence of Goa's favorite spring festival on the streets all across the state.

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FEATURE Some history about Shigmotsav: Shigmo parade is a religious Hindu festival filled with colors, music, dance and floats.Iit depicts the life of a Goan in elaborate traditional folk dances like Ghode Modni and Fugdi performing on streets in massive troupes along the procession, showcasing the tradition of Goa. The streets of Goa during Shigmotsav are lit up with attractive décor, lively parades, music and dance performances.

The state government has supported public Shigmo parades consisting of traditional folk and street dancers and elaborately built floats depicting scenes from regional mythology and religious scenes. Traditionally it was celebrated as spring's biggest festival which honoured the homecoming of the warriors who had left their homes and families at the end of Dusshera to fight the invaders. Traditional folk dances and performing of mythological scenes is the major highlight of this parade.

The parade begins with a bang when the people of Goa dress up in colourful outfits, holding multi coloured flags and playing large musical instruments like the Dhol Tasha and flutes in processions across the cities.

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GTDC BAGS BRAND EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNMENT SECTOR AWARD

Left to Right - Mr. Onassis Vaz, Senior Vice President, Adfactors PR receiving the award on behalf of Goa Tourism from Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Railway Minister of India and Chairman of Lokmat, Mr. Vijay Darda.

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oa Tourism Development Corporation was recently honored with an award for Brand Excellence in Government Sector by Lokmat at its Corporate Excellence Awards held in Mumbai recently.

The award was presented by Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Railway Minister of India and Chairman of Lokmat, Mr. Vijay Darda.

The award was received by Mr. Onassis Vaz, Senior Vice President, Adfactors PR on behalf of Goa Tourism.

Mr. Gavin Dias, General Manager, GTDC said “Goa Tourism has evolved over the last five years due to its branding, marketing and promotion. Goa Tourism is a brand which everyone wishes to associate itself with be it the industry, trade, tourism stake holders and last but not the least the tourist. This award for brand excellence is an endorsement of the sincere efforts of the GTDC management and the work that has gone into the makeover that Goa Tourism received from its branding, marketing and promotion.”

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Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Mr. Manohar Azgaonkar flagging off the GTDC Honda NAVi Goa Hunt 2017 in the presence of officials from Goa Tourism and Hond

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18 renowned journalists and online bloggers participating in the Explore Goa event Event to give wider reach to Goa's lesser known facets Medical partner Manipal Hospitals Dona Paula Goa supports two day event with ambulance and doctors Fun packed event to end on 24th March with award presentation

he Hon'ble Minister for Tourism, Govt. of Goa, Mr. Manohar Azgaonkar today flagged off the two day GTDC Honda NAVi Goa Hunt 2017 event at the Paryatan Bhavan, Patto Panjim.

The Goa Hunt 2017 is organized by Goa Tourism Development Corporation in association with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. Manipal Hospitals Dona Paula Goa is the medical partners for the two day GTDC Honda NAVi Goa Hunt 2017 event.

The Hon'ble Minister for Tourism, Govt of Goa, Mr. Manohar Azgaonkar said, “Goa Tourism has associated with Honda to organize the Goa Hunt 2017 which will serve as a platform to promote Goa Tourism and its lesser known facets with a wider reach considering the fact that the event has the participation of national media and bloggers. This will help attract more tourists to Goa who will want to explore Goa and its hidden treasures. As the new Minister for Tourism, it is my endeavor to take tourism to greater heights, bring in quality tourism and tourists to the State.”

Mr. Azgaonkar flagged off the two day Goa Hunt 2017 in the presence of Mr. Sanjeev C. Gauns Dessai - Director of Tourism and other GTDC officials and those from Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. The GTDC - Honda NAVi Goa Hunt 2017 is a fun and adventure activity aimed at exploring the unexplored side of Goa on youth's most loved and favourite Honda NAVi. A total of 18 renowned journalists and online bloggers from all across India are participating in this two day event riding the swanky Hondo NAVi. The teams will take on different challenges including fun-filled tasks posed to them en-route. The teams will be decoding clues and NAVigate their way through 10 different stages over two days.

Manipal Hospitals Dona Paula Goa provided a fully equipped ambulance with doctors who accompanied the participants during the two day Goa Hunt 2017.

The event will conclude on 24th March 2017, with an award ceremony by felicitating its winners.

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Mr. Virendra Kumar IAS Resident Commissioner,Goa Sadan, New Delhi receiving the award at the hands of Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, Dr. Mahesh Shah

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GOA TOURISM BAGS 'BEST BEACHES AND COASTAL DESTINATION AWARD'

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oa is the most admired destination for its spectacular beaches and this makes it a perfect holiday destination. The attractive beaches of Goa are a draw for millions of domestic and foreign tourists throughout the year. Perhaps this is why Goa has been chosen as the 'Best Beaches and Coastal Destination' by India Today Group. The award was presented to Goa Tourism at a function held on 20th April 2017 in the national capital.

The award was received by Mr. Virendra Kumar IAS Resident Commissioner, Goa Sadan, New Delhi at the hands of Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, Dr. Mahesh Sharma in the presence of Group Editorial Director ( Publishing), India Today Group, Mr. Raj Chengappa. Mr. Gavin Dias, General Manager, Goa Tourism Development Corporation was also present at the occasion.

Under the categories of Beaches, Mandrem Beach in the North Goa topped the list, followed by Gopalpur-on-sea, Odisha and Rushikonda Beach in Andhra Pradesh at the third spot.

The award was endorsed and given as part of the India Today Tourism Award Survey, 2017. The survey was conducted on basis of a nation-wide poll for favorite tourism destinations in India and was divided into 6 different categories which included Adventure Destination, Beaches & Coastal Destinations, Luxury, Heritage& Culture, Wildlife Destinations and Mountain Destinations.

The Hon'ble Minister for Tourism, Govt. of Goa, Mr. Manohar Azgaonkar said “It is an extremely proud moment for the State of Goa to be honoured with an award for 'Best Beaches and Coastal Destination' by India Today. Goa's beaches have always been a hotspot for tourists from across the world. In addition to its beauty, Goa's beaches have favour with tourists for the various activities like water sports, adventure activities, safe swimming, beach patrol etc. We intend to keep the beaches clean and hygienic, provide better infrastructure facilities and public utility services. Recognitions like these will enthuse us to do better every passing day. I endorse this achievement and will endeavour to work towards bringing more laurels to the State which will put Goa Tourism high up on the world map.�

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MISS GOA INTERNATIONAL 2016 AT TITO'S GOA Tito's has organized many fashion shows and Beauty Contests in the past. The ďŹ rst edition of the beauty contest was held at Tito's Courtyard, a property presented by Tito's Goa owned by young talented business gurus Ricardo Joseph D'Souza and David D'Souza.

This year we will be hosting Miss Goa International by Tito's 2016-17 and the eligibility will be based on international standards, there will be criteria to be met by the models to qualify for selection.

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The selection will be based on aspects like height, beauty, intellect, body language and intelligence.

Over the course of 5 days, it would include rounds of judging, grooming, and training to be a professional model and represent Goa in future contests worldwide. The judges will be invited locally and internationally and will have the caliber to decide on eligibility and winning. After final selection, there will be a winner who will be crowned Miss Goa International by Tito's 2016-17 and two runners-up places along with four subtitles to be won. The Crowned Miss Goa will get Shopping and Cash Vouchers worth 50 lakhs, a car and Modeling agreements from different fashion brands and become the next face of Tito's fashion.

The journey for Miss Goa International by Tito's will start with fashion shoots, cocktail dress rounds, Swimwear rounds, evening gown round, Talent round with the top 14 finalists from different parts of the country and around the world. Only the boldest and Beautiful girl will be chosen at the end of the title “Tito's Miss Goa International”. The show will be opened and judged by many of our very own Bollywood celebrities. The Beauty Contest will be held at Tito's Arena and will be witnessed by almost 500 elite personalities, fashionistas, and party lovers, to cheer on the models. Spectacular entertainment will be held by “Charisma” International Artist Management. The headliner for the after party is pioneered by DJ Ajit Pai.

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A few details about our lovely ladies: Meet some of our lovely Models, Aliona Shavel from Belarus whose passion includes travelling, sports, and learning new and challenging things, Ashita Dias our very own Goan Model who aspires to channelize herself in the Fashion Industry and showcase herself in the most professional way possible, Migha Sharma a Delhiite who besides modelling is passionate about food, art, writing, movies etc.. ,Liana a confident, hardworking girl who believes she has what it takes to win the title, Tsareva whose dream to become a model doesn't restrict her from doing the things she loves, like travelling, dancing and singing to name a few, Alina who loves to learn and experience new cultures and finds participating with Miss Goa Tito's a new and refreshing experience for her. Goloseev, talented and beautiful this girl is confident and not shy to show who she really is.

Tatiana, a popular girl whose main hobby is modeling, her love for Goa and its culture and her dream to make it as a modeled her to Tito's. Eliza, a multi-linguist, who also loves cooking, traveling and building her career as a model, Tanya an aspiring model whose confidence has driven her to participate in our beauty pageant and last but not the least Melisha, who loves glamor and fashion.

These are just a few of our lovely, talented models, the main event will take place on 18th December, let's show these girls some love and vote for the best ones.

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INDIA BEACH FASHION WEEK 2017 LALIT DALMIA SHOWCASED HIS 'LA MODA' COLLECTIONS IN GOA GOA PRISM VOL 8 ISSUE 9 WWW.GOAPRISM.COM

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A celebrity designer of India Lalit Dalmia had showcased his La Moda collections in the IBFW at Goa Marriott Resorts in the capital city of Goa. The theme was prepared on vintage and the sizzling showstoppers were Bollywood's favourite Mr. Mohammed Morani and Mrs. Lucky Morani.

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he Concept of LA MODA is generally referred to as vintage, persons and situations of the past have an ironic stance in a unique style. The designs superficially serve as a convenient alternative to those who admire an old style but prefer a modern interpretation. Peach, plums, burgundy, pistachio greens, Navy Blues, Ivory Black, beige, half white are colors played a significant role to get the attire. Collection showcased nostalgia with a dose of cynicism and detachment. The style to capture something from the past and evoke nostalgia fueled by the dramatic look.

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MR. Lalit Dalmia is a designer magnifies femininity working with fine materials, delicate embroideries with outstanding quality. He builds his fairytale creations using very artistic designs, precious resources, whilst always maintaining a form of sophistication and class. Mr. Dalmia dazzles with his intricate detail and a strong sense of beauty.

His specialty is the ultimate dress that highlights a woman silhouette. He became known for his glamorous styles, producing a range of siren dresses that became his trademark. He often uses innovative materials such as thread mesh or even cutting edge

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techniques like neo-couture and precise lazer technology to fuse leather and fabrics.

In these collections he manuvours a mind-blowing reveal of McQueen ERA fused with his magnificent sense of GOTHIC CULT. He fuses a variety of emotions like eroticism and lust with the help of his intriguing color palette which includes blue, wine, peach and fuchsia.

Being inspired by McQueen, Mr. Lalit Dalmia reincarnates silhouettes similar to that of his source inspiration. He creates this collection keeping in mind the Asian trends and tastes. He has tried to add various negative emotions like aggression, addiction, fury and evil intentions, with the help of precision and cutting edge technology.

This will be a huge leap by him into the fashion and glamor industry. He wants to refrain the mindsets of people, who traditionally think that Goth is all about black and dark. So this color palette runs wild to take a whole new turn into the mainstream society.

“I especially focus while designing to get the finest forms by the principles 'pigeon breast', 'hourglass' shape, Arbiter Styles, columnar silhouette, corsets etc. I do prefer textiles with the texture of Artistic, articulated, Abstract, and Semi Abstract to give the rhythm. The true hues especially took care in the process of Design methodology which attributes the state of qualities.” said Mr. Lalit Dalmia about his designs.

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