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VOL 7 No. 1, 2013

Anniversary Issue

Nigerians

In Focus Nigerians like many other foreign nationals' lives in different parts of India, but Goa is having maximum number of them staying here on student visa. This is happening for long while govt. and police wakes up only after the episode takes place and then the blame game starts, everybody blaming other..............

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Feature Due to the revolution in the internet virtual world, people from all across the world interacting with each other like neighbors, Social networking sites across the world has increased the possibilities of connecting the world in a friendship band...........

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Chapora Fort

Around Goa Have you thought of visiting a wildlife sanctuary? There is one close to Goa – Dandeli wildlife sanctuary. It could be a good excursion. With perfect weather in Mid November, neither too hot nor too cold it's just the right time for a pleasure hunt. Dandeli........

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Places of Interest If you have always thought that Goa is all about the beaches, wine and fun‌ then think again! Of the endless things Goa is renowned for, forts form a vital part. A succession of invasions by the Portuguese, Mughals and Indians has left Goa with a plethora of forts for tourists to cherish. But these grandiose structures not only speak of the past...........

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Viva Carnival

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Cover Story

Happening

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Editorial

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Legal Forum

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Check This Out

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Kids Corner

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Goa Maps

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Credits Editor / Publisher Rajesh Ghadge Production Head Hrishikesh Khot Marketing Head Rajeshree Ghadge

Review (Music & Movie)

Prism ClassiďŹ edes

Creative & Photography Rajesh Ghadge Aakash Ghadge Editorial Assistance Treeza Fernandes Norma fernandes

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Food & Drink

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Nightlife & Casinos

31 Hotels & Resorts 32

Shopping

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Health & Fitness

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Art & Artifacts

Circulations Shubert Vaz Ganesh Raj

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Editorial

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ew Year is just around the corner waiting to enter into your life with new hope and expectations. People from all around the world enter into Goa to celebrate the New Year. Streets are filled with the tourist everywhere. Some of the happening places in Goa are so densely filled with tourist that it hardly allow the movement of traffic slickly, but still everybody seems to be happy as they are in the mood of celebration. Even the people with sombre faces seen smiling and excusing others for minor things which in normal circumstances they would bash on, how many times you have experienced such a thing, I am sure many a times but more when the year is coming to an end. Why that ending of old year and beginning of New Year brings such a joy on our face? Whilst if you see every day is a new day! The reason is perhaps we all of us wait for the reason to celebrate happiness. We all need some reason to celebrate our contentment, it does not matter how old we are, who we are and where we come from, at this point of time everybody comes to the resolution and capitulate to the moment of happiness.

Imagine if we celebrate every day as new day then we don't really have to wait for the New Year to come. Don't you think? Think about it.

The power of common man should never be taken for the granted. It is proved by the AAP (Aam Admi Party) in New Delhi assembly elections by defeating the stalwarts of the political pastime. The common men have shown that they will not tolerate hierarchy anymore. This is the sign of new revolution taking shape in a very systematic manner and it is not very far-off that one day India will become the corruption free and in true senses the government of people (Aam Admi) will come. Though we have travelled far from the day of independence but the real independence is not yet attained. We are still ruled by the bunch of people with the power of money and muscle power, in this system a common man have no say, it is just the power game and only those who have power rules the rest. I am looking forward for Sun of real independence to rise.

Nigerian outburst in Goa was shocking to everybody including the government, because we do not know what is happening under our nose. Nigerians as alleged of staying in Goa with fake visa and doing illegal business, they come to Goa under student visa and there is no existing system whereby to keep check on such foreign national activities in the state.

When one of their countrymen murdered in Goa by some local gang as alleged the crowd of more than 200 Nigerians came out on the street to hold everybody ransom. They blocked the entire traffic of north Goa in presence of the police, although the performance of the Goa Police was commendable as they managed to clear the blockage and also dealt with culprits. The rest of the story you can read in out in Focus column and please give your suggestions on it.

Nothing comes for free in this world, please keep in mind when you receive the message or email from somebody claiming that they are looking for the next kin, or your number is chosen for the big money, or your profile on social networking site have been appreciated by someone, it is a trap. We all claim to be very smart and intelligent but somehow all of us get into the trap set by these scavengers. This is the case of 419ERS from west of Africa. Thousands of people world over get into the trap of these rouges and losses millions of rupees, but yet we run after the illusion and do not learn the lesson, the article on E-Scam will be surely be the eye opener.

We have started two new sections in our magazine from this issue onwards that is, Happening and Kids corner, I will look forward for your comments and contribution into this section. Till next time happy reading …………………….

Editor Rajesh Ghadge

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food & drink H.No - 280A, Baman Waddo, Candolim, Bardez - Goa. 403515 Tel: 0832-3914444 / +91 8888 814271

web: www.theclematis.com

The Bamboo Shack: As the name suggests, this casual eatery is the perfect venue to begin your day over a hearty breakfast or for a catch up with friends over a cool beverage in the evening. Choose from a selection of local and international appetizers, healthy salads, sandwiches and burgers, decadent pastries, exquisite teas and coffees or stylish cocktails.

Bamboo Bar: This serene lounge nestled amid the bamboo garden is perfect for a spirited evening. Enjoy light and innovative al fresco dining as you nurse your favorite tipple overlooking the turquoise waters of the pool.

Live entertainment further enhances the ambiance of the venue.

North Goa Costal Belt

B a r d e z , G o a . Te l : 6 5 1 5 2 3 2 , 9225902344.

Acron Arcade 283, Fort Aguda Rd, Candolim, Goa. Tel: 6643671-74, 6650271-285. It's a mul branded lifestyle store. The Acrade has an all day dinning bistrobar called cinnabar- which serves the best Cappuccino in Goa. Timings: 8 am to 10 pm. (may to sept) A Lua Open throughout the year. Multi cuisine (Goan, sea food, North Indian, European). A Lua in Sangolda: H.No 251, Bella Vista, Sangolda, Bardez, Goa. Ph: 2416671/73. A Lua in Merces: Bhueem Bhat, St Cruz, Merces, Goa. Ph:2448172

Bon Appe t H. no. 156 Dendo, Sinquerim, Goa. Tel: 2479678, 2479077.

Britto's Open throughout the year, 8am to 11pm The Views of the Baga Beach, Sauta Vaddo, Baga, Goa. Ph: 2276291

A er Seven Restaurant

Cactus

1/274B Gaura vaddo, Chapel Lane B a r d e z , G o a . Te l : 2 2 7 9 7 5 7 , 9226188288.

A feature of visiting dinners is undoubtedly the dining expedience.

Dinners Kitchen have an emphasis on creating classic dishes which use seasonal produce, using at every opportunity the wonderful natural larder that India provides.

Bob's Inn Open throughout the year, 11 am to 11 pm. This is one of the oldest restaurants in Candolim area and is popular with the old-time hippie crowd. It's a good place to try Goan food like the perennial favourite fish curry rice or the prawns curry rice.

Annvaddo, Calangute-Candolim Road, Goa Ph: 2276402

Next to hotel Goan Heritage, Gaura, v a d d o , C a l a n g u t e , G o a . Te l : 9823174927.

A Reverie

Hotel Calangute Grande Mado Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez Goa. 403516Tel: +91 832 2277100

Candolim- Sinquerim road, Escera Vaddo, Candolim Bardez, Goa. Tel: 9890176606.

Goa ka favourite restaurant First Floor, Hotel La Capital M. G. Road, Panaji - Goa. Tel: 0832-2434990

Bamboo Palace Vagator Beach, Vigator, Goa. Tel: 2273071.

Bean Me Up 1639 bar 2 Deul vaddo, Anjuna Vagator, Goa. Tel: 2273479, 2274601.

Delicieux Caculo Island, Rock & Raaga Lounge, St. Inez, Panaji - Goa. 9604887740

Blue Sea Horse Behind Morning star, Arambol Beach,

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Hotel Calangute Towers Dr. Jack Sequeira Junction, Opp. Calangute Village panchayat, Calangute Baredz - Goa. 403516 India Tel: 0832-6636000 /Fax: 0832-2276597

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food & drink

Fiplees

Montego Bay

Alcoves Restaurant

Open throughout the year, 11.30 am to 2.30 pm. Looking for a fun filled night out with great food, music and entertainment? Nr Maria Hall, Benaulim, Goa. for reservations Call: 9822153545 / 9881066545. www.fiplees.com

Bitaldas Vaddo, Morjim, Goa. Tel: 9822150847.

Near Sunny Sta onery shop no. 3, Amber apt. Vishant Road, Margao, Goa. Tel: 2730536, 2735062.

Floren ne Pequeno Morod Chogem Road, Saligao, Goa. Tel: 2278122, 2278249.

O Pescador Cobra Vaddo, Baga- Road, Goa. Tel: 2279447, 9822122171.

Papa Jolly's

An que Mardol

H. no 749 A, New Vaddo, MorjimAshvem- Road, Goa. Tel: 2244113/4.

Verna Electronic City, Verna, Goa. Tel: 2887089.

Floyd's Hut Opp. Magnum Resort, Candolim, Goa. Tel: 9822169553.

Be y's Place Souza Lobo On Calangute Beach, Umta Vaddo, Goa. Tel: 2281234, 9822120516.

J & A's Italian Ristorante House 560, Baga River, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 9823139488

Anantashram Restaurant Near Municipal Garden, Vasco, Goa. Tel: 2513715, 2513725.

Near Holiday Inn, Cavelossim, Goa. Tel: 2871456, 2871038.

Brazilia Sweet Chilli Sinquerim Candolim, House No. 54, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2479446, 2479184.

Hotel colva Kinara, D- block, 4th ward, colva- Salcete, Goa. Tel: 2788812.

CafĂŠ De Mar South Goa Coastal Belt

The Park, Goa The Park Calangute Goa, Lane opposite Calangute Mall, Calangute, Goa 403516 E: resv.goa@theparkhotels.com T +91 832 2267600 / F +91 832 2277600. This seafront property features an open-air lounge where you can unwind with a frozen tropical daiquiri after a long day of touring the neighborhood attractions. Sip and take in the breathtaking view of the ocean.

Count the beers, the hours left in the day while watching the sunset.

Coconut Creek Restaurant Near the beach, Bimut Vaddo, B o g m a l l o, G o a . Te l : 2 5 3 8 0 9 0 , 2538100.

Dropadi Restaurant Goa Woodlands Hotel

Miguel Loyola Furtado Road, Opp. City Bus Stand, Margao, Goa, India - 403601

0832-2715522 reservations@goawoodlandshotel.com

Le Poisson Rouge

Adega Camoens

Baga River, Opp Bridge Goa. Tel: 3245800.

Taj Exo ca, Calwaddo, Benaulim, Goa. Tel: 2771234.

Available A/C & Non A/C Cars on Hire

Palolem Beach, behind old Syndicate Bank, Palolem, Goa. Tel: 9823313981.

Dropadi Beach Restaurant, Canacona, Palolem, south Goa. Tel: 9822685138, 2644555.

Gaylin 1, Shar N Sorai Apts, Varde Valaulikar Road, Margao, Goa. Tel: 2715026, 2733348.

Greens & Grapes Hotel Colva Kinara, d- block, 4th ward, Colva- salcete, Goa. Tel: 2788812.

food & drink Joecon's Garden

Edu's Restaurant

O'coqueiro Restaurant

Near Taj Exo ca, Cal Vaddo, Benaulim, Goa. Tel: 2770077, 2770099.

Magsons super Center 707, Miramar, panaji, Goa. Tel: 2463777, 2463888.

Near Water Tank, Porvorim, Goa. Tel: 2417271, 2417806.

Kentuckee Colva Beach, Colva, Goa. Tel: 2788107.

Goenchin

Palacio De Goa

Leonora's Restaurant

Mandovi Apartments, Dr. Dada Vaida Road, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2434877, 2227614.

Opp. Holy Cross Church, Quepem, Goa. Tel: 2664029, 9823175639.

On 17 Na onal Highway, Matol, Verna, Goa. Tel: 2791289, 2791290.

Hawali Longuinhos Bar & Restaurant Dr. Antonio Dias bldg, Margao, Goa. Tel: 2739908, 2701699.

Dona Paula, Survey No. 251/25, Hawali Beach Kurku a, Goa. Tel: 2453838, 9326112376.

Mar n's Corner

Horseshoe

B i nva d i , B e ta l b a m , G o a . Te l : 2880061, 2880413.

Rua De Ourem, Panjim, Goa. Tel: 2431788, 6644044.

Mickey's

Mar n's Beach Corner

UBI's Pride apts, near football ground, colva beach, colva Goa. Tel: 2789125.

Near Blue Bay Hotel, Caranzalem, Goa. Tel: 2464877.

Picnic Restaurant & Bar 19 Sapna Garden, Chogam Road, Porvorim, Goa. Tel: 2410349.

Prainha Restaurant Near Dona Paula Je y, Dona Paula, Goa. Tel: 2453881-83, 2453884.

Riorico D B Bandodkar Road, Opp. Mandovi Rivera, Goa. Tel: 2224405/ 09.

Ritz Classic Wagle Vision, 18th June Road, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2426417, 6644796.

Pentagon Restaurant

Mermaid Restaurant

Opp. Majorda Beach Resort, Beach road, Majorda, Goa. Tel: 2881402.

Swimsea Beach Resort, Carazelem B e a c h , G o a . Te l : 2 4 6 4 4 8 1 - 8 3 , 2464480.

Sher-E-Punjab 18th June Road, Opp. Bombay Bazar, Goa. Tel: 2227204, 2224330.

Mo Mahal

Margao

Panjim Delhi Darbar Opp. Bene on showroom, M. G. Road, Panaji. Tel: 2222544, 2222545.

Opp. BSNL, 18th June Road, Near Bata Showroom, Goa. Tel: 2423125.

Chef Fernando's Nostalgia Opp. St. Sebas an Chapel Uzro, Raia, Goa. Tel: 2777054, 9822103467.

BRITTOS

BAR RESTAURANT

Speciality Seafood Continental Food Italian Food Deserts

Baga Beach, Calangute, Bardez, Goa.Tel.: (0832) 2277331, 2276291

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food & drink Poco Loco Royal Goan Beach Club, Arpora Baga.

Tel: 6716307.

Malts n Wines – The Lounge The Bridge Just adjoining the conference hall is the 7am – 11pm Coffee Shop offering a host of temptations. Perhaps you may choose to write your first novel right here or just reminiscence with friends or fantasize on Cloud 9. As life is full of surprises, you've guessed it, anything could happen over a cup of Anchorage coffee.

The Pool Bar & Restaurant Since the concept of Aguada Anchorage – the Villa Resort, Goa is to leave all your time- machines at home, Schooner – Sports Bar & Recreation Centre, offers guests multi cuisine delights, both vegetarian and non vegetarian. You could as well prefer service at your villa or slip into the adjoining freeform pool and sip your favorite drink and have a gala time.

N e a r B a g a B r i d g e , B a g a . Te l : 26520177/ 8698694319.

Zuperb Multicuisine Restaurant G a u ra Va d d o , H o l i d ay S t r e e t , Calangute. Tel: 9665616078.

Tina's Inn M u r ro d Va d d o, C a n d o l i m . Te l : 9822983312.

The Backyard

SUNDAY'S 5:30pm to 10:00 pm Westerlies Estate, Bldg E, Vanelim, Colva, Goa. Opp Ocean Spa.

THURSDAY CLOSED

H. No.248, Bella Vista, Sangolda. Tel: 6520233 / 9823593972.

Viva Delhi Chogam Road, Sangolda. Tel: 2411959 / 9764159686.

Tropicana Riverside Leda Lounge & Restaurant C o l v a B e a c h . Te l : 2 7 8 1 4 5 8 / 9049868905.

Tawa

De Baga Deck Khobravaddo, Opp. Subway, Baga. Tel: 2277529.

open from Monday to Saturday Timings 9am to 2pm and 5:30 pm to 10 pm

Multi cuisine Restaurant with sea food speciality. Serves Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner. Near Sinquerim Dolfin Jetty, Fort Aguada Road, Sinquerim Goa. Tel: +91 8698958658

Baywatch Resort, Sernabatim Beach, Colva. Tel: 6697777.

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hotels & resorts North Coastal Belt

Casa Baga Boutique Hotel 40/7 Saunta, Vaddo, Baga, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2276957, 2282930/31.

Hotel Fortune Select Regina Hotel fortune Select Regina, located in North, 376, Off Aguada Road, Candolim, Goa 403 515

Casa Blanca Beach Resort Opp. State Bank Of India, Wadi C a n d o l i m , G o a . Te l : 2 4 7 9 4 8 0 , 2479224.

Hotel Le Seasons Hotel Le Seasons, located in Candolim Beach, North Goa

The Clematis A 5 star Hotel with an array of facilities

Bairo Alto Dos Piltos, Jose Falcao Road Behind Old Secretariat, Panjim - Goa. Tel: 0832-2400000

Baia-Do-Sol Baga Beach, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276084, 2275482.

Bamboo Motels Verem, Betim, Goa. Tel: 2401321, 2401323.

Bean Me Up 1639 Deul Vaddo, Near Petrol pump, Anjuna, Goa. Tel: 2274601, 2273479.

Bom Sucesso Vaddy Vaddo, Candolim, Goa. Tel: 2489132.

Calangute Residency Gtdc Near Pandodkar Statue, Umta Vaddo, C a l a n g u te , G o a . Te l : 2 2 7 6 0 2 4 , 2276109.

Caps Corner Khobra Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276533, 2276587.

Casa Anjuna Boutique Hotel D'mello Vaddop, Anjuna Bardez, Goa. Tel: 403509, 6512031.

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H . N o - 2 8 0 A , B a m a n Wa d d o, Candolim, Bardez - Goa.403515, Tel: 0832-3914444 / +91 8888 814271 web: www.theclematis.com, Indulge in our delicious cuisine infused with organic ingredients and prepared by expert chefs. We are providing a wide array of fine dining establishments offering stunning views from every turn in a relaxing and cosy atmosphere

Hotel Calangute Towers Dr. Jack Sequeira Junction, Opp. Calangute Village panchayat, Calangute Baredz - Goa. 403516 India Tel: 0832-6636000 /Fax: 08322276597, Hotel Calangute Towers has 53 rooms in close proximity to the Calangute Beach. Sunbathing or jogging, shopping or swimming, the hotel is the perfect access point for the b o a r d w a l k , b e a c h , r e v i t a l i ze d shopping district and dozens of area att ra c t i o n s . O u r p o o l s i d e b a r, authentic restaurants offering various cuisines and customized professional service offer everything for a relaxing getaway or the perfect party. At the Hotel Calangute Towers, the royal treatment is yours.

Hotel Baga Marina Hotel Baga Marina, located in North Goa, Khobra Vaddo, Baga Calangute, Bardez, Goa, India

Chalston Hotel Cobra Vaddo, Calangute Baga Road, C a l a n g u te , G o a . Te l : 2 2 7 6 0 8 0 , 9822102149.

Colonia Santa Maria Near Titos Disco, Cobra Vaddo, Calangute. Tel: 2276107, 2277299.

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The Park, Goa T h e Pa r k C a l a n g u te G o a , L a n e opposite Calangute Mall, Calangute, Goa 403516 E: resv.goa@theparkhotels.com T +91 832 2267600 / F +91 832 2277600 This seafront property features an open-air lounge where you can unwind with a frozen tropical daiquiri after a long day of touring the neighborhood attractions. Sip and take in the breathtaking view of the ocean.

Count the beers, the hours left in the day while watching the sunset.

Sterling Vagator Beach Resort Hotel Sterling Vagator Beach, located in Vagator Beach Resort, Bardez, Goa, India

Sun Village Pride Goa Baga, Arpora, Goa Airport: 45km., Railway Station: 55 Km.,

360 Beach Retreat Resort 360 Beach Retreat Resort, located in North Goa, Main Candolim Beach, Goa 403 519 India

The O Hotel Goa Hotel The O Hotel Goa, located in North, Dando, Candolim, Bardez, Goa 403 515

Ticlo Resort Ticlo Resort, located in North, Calangute, Goa

Vivanta By Taj Hotel Vivanta By Taj, located in North, Off D.B.Bandodkar Road, Panaji, Goa, 403 001

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Prism PrismClassifeds Classifeds Bambolim Beach Resort Bambolim Beach Resort, located at Bambolim Beach, Nunes Beach Properties, Goa University P.O.Bambolim, Goa 403 005 India

hotels & resorts Vagator Beach Road, Anjuna, Bardez, Goa - 403509 India Tel: +91 830 881 1640 Fax: +91 832 227 4533

Heritage Village Club Goa

Falcon Resorts Naika Vaddo, Near Midas Touch, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2277327, 2277329.

Hotel Bonanza Khobra Vaddo, Baga Road, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276010.

Arossim Beach, Arossim, Cansaulim, Goa – 403712. Tel.: +91-8326694340, 2754956/60 Fax: +91-8322754324. E-mail: goa@sresorts.com Website: selecthotels.co.in

G a u nwa d d i , A n j u n a , G o a . Te l : 2273270, 2273271.

Dolphin Bay Resort

Grand Hyatt Grand Hyatt Goa, P.O.Goa University, Bambolim, Goa – 403 206, India Telephone +91 832 301 1658 Mobile +91 77 0900 4914 Fax +91 832 301 1235 miriam.gracias@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com

Hotel Carys

Hotel Dolphin Bay Resort, located in Quedevlim, Reis Magos, Verem, Bardez, Goa 403709, India

Bogmallo Beach Resort Hotel Bogmallo Beach Resort located at Bogmallo, P.O. Bogmallo, 403 806 Goa India Dabolim airport: 10 mins drive

Hotel Casa De Goa Hotel Casa De Goa, located at Tivai Vado, Calangute, Bardez, Goa

Hotel Citrus Goa Hotel Citrus Goa, located at, Umta Vado, Calangute, Goa 403 516 India

Golden Tulip 315 A/G-G5 & 315 B/Gl-G2, Baman Vaddo, Candolim, Bardez, Goa – 403 515 Tel.: +91 832 240 5800, Fax : +91 832 240 5899, Mobile: +91 8380035801 E-mail : gm@goldentulipgoa.com www.goldentulipgoa.com

Keys Resort Calangute Grande Maddo Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez, Goa- 403 516, Tel.: +91 (832) 2277100, 2277101, 2277102, 6451790, Fax: +91(832) 2277102 Enjoy Calangute Grande luxury with access to the pristine beaches of Calangute. During your stay you could indulge in water sports, play at the world famous casinos, go fishing or hike in unspoiled natural wilderness.

Breathe in the fresh air. Marvel at a sky full of stars. And savor exquisite dining wrapped in panoramic beach views.

Baga, calangute, Bardez, Goa – 403516, India. T E L: +91 (832) 2276101 Fax: +91 (832) 2276068 www.keyshotels.com

16 Degree North 574/1 Riverside Street Baga, Goa 403516 [t] +91-832-671 8000 [e] life@16degreesnorth.com www.16DegreesNorth.com

Deltin Suites Nerul – Candolim Road, Fadtewada, Nerul, Bardez, Goa- 403114 Landline: +91 -832-6710720 E-mail:gmds@deltin.com| Web: www.deltinsuites.com

Dolrina Guest House H No. 536/1 Vagator, Goa. Tel: 2273382, 2274896.

Country Inn & Suites Plot No. 31 Edc Patto Plaza, Panjim Goa. 403 001. India +1 (800) 1800-456 (India Toll-free) Tel: +91 832-6740000 Fax: +91 832-6740001, Email: fom@cisgoapanjim.in

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Don Joao Resorts Soranto Vaddo, Anjuna, Goa. Tel: 2274325.

Dona Alcina Resort Opp. Candolim Health Centre, Candolim, Goa. Tel: 2489936, 2489453.

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Hotel Bougainvillea

Khobra Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2279191, 2279192.

Hotel Dona Terezinha Calangute, Gaura Vaddo, Goa. Tel: 2277335, 2281673.

Hotel Goan Heritage Near Kamat Holiday Home, Holiday Street, Gaura Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276761, 2276765.

Hotel Golden Nest Porba Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276790, 98221471480.

Hotel Riverside Baga Beach, Calangute, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2277337.

La Calypso Hotel Saunta Vaddo, Calangute Baga Road, Calangute, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 225777.

Leela Cottages Ashvem Beach, Mandrem, Goa. Tel: 92326103486, 9823400055.

Marbela Beach Resort H No.782, Gawdewado, Morjim Beach, Goa. Tel: 6450599.

Neelams The Grand Post Office Road, Calangute, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2281800-04.

Resotre Marinha Dourado Arpora, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2276780-13.

Riviera De Goa (HILTON) Ximer, Arpora, Bardez- Goa. Tel: 2277500-01.

Satyam Coco Huts Gawadewada, Morjim, Goa. Tel: 9923878023, 931203551.

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hotels & resorts

Vivenda Calangute

Horizon Beach Resort

Dr. Jack Sequeria Junction, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 6636000, 986534256.

Velsao Beach, Goa. Tel: 2754923, 9822151424.

Green Park

South Coastal Belt

Hotel Colva Plaza

Mapusa Panaji Road, Bypass Junction, Guirim Mapusa, Goa. Tel: 2250667.

Beleza By The Sea

45/B, Per Seraulim, Colva, Salcette, Goa. Tel: 2788889.

Panchavatti

Mobor Beach Resort

Aldona Bridge, Corjuem Island, Kolo Muddi, Goa. Tel: 9823134496.

Colva, Salcette- Goa. Tel: 2781300.

Bhakti Kutir 296, Colomb Palolem, Goa. Tel: 2643469, 2643472.

Mapusa City

Mober Beach, Cavelossim, Salcette, Goa. Tel: 2871167, 2871441.

Rustic Retreat

Panaji / Porvorim City

Thane Village Of Sattari, Goa. Tel: 9422441291.

Angels Resort

South Goa Area

Carina Beach Resort Vas Vaddo, Benaulim, Goa. Tel: 2770413, 2770414.

Coconut Creek C o c o n u t C re e k , B i m u t Va d d o, Bogmallo, Goa. Tel: 2538100.

Chogem Road, Next to Sapna Garden, Porvorim, Goa. Tel: 2412403.

Casino Hotel Alto De Porvorim, Porvorim, Goa. Tel: 2412131, 2417781.

Coconut Grove

Hotel Arcadia

Ran Vaddo, Betalbatim Beach, Betalbatim, Goa. Tel: 2880123.

M. G. Road, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2220140, 2226727.

Colva Residency- Gtdc

Hotel Ashok Plaza

Colva, Goa. Tel: 2788047.

Dolphin Bay Resort Left Side Of Agonda Beach, Agonda, Goa. Tel: 2647644.

Samrat Ashok Theatre Complex, 18th June Road, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2427875, 2436979.

Hotel Blue Bay Beach Road, Caralnzalte, Miramar, Goa. Tel: 2464881.

Dona Sa Maria Hotel Fidalgo

Tamborim, Cavelossim, MoborCavelossim, Goa. Tel: 2745290, 9822137119.

Unit of Maberest Hotels Pvt Ltd. 18th June Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001, India

Hotel Colva Kinara

Hotel Delmon

Near HDFC Bank, Opp. Colva Football Ground, D-block, 4th ward, ColvaSalcete, Goa 403708

Caetano De Albuqerque Road, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2226846, 2226847.

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Soul Vacation Resort & Spa. 4th ward, Colva Beach, Colva, Salcete, Goa. 403 708 Tel:. 91 0832 2788144, 2788147, 2788186, Fax: 0832 2788649 Email: contactus@soulvacation.in Website: www.soulvacation.in The hotel provides Deluxe and Luxury rooms with Mediterranean design look, Ayurvedic Spa,Yoga. Gym, Swimming pool, Multicuisine Restaurant, Pool side Bar and other modern Services. Come and experience Luxury with us.

Hotel Gautam Goa Furtardos Beach House Sernabatim Colva, Colva, Goa. Tel: 2770396.

Gaffinos Beach Resort M o b o r- C av e l o s s i m , G o a . Te l : 2871441.

Porvorim Off Chogam Road, Goa. Tel: 2416363, 2414825.

Hotel Goa International Tonca, Miramar, Near Miramar Beach, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2461186, 2461104.

Hotel Gopika International Haathi Mahal Resort Cavelossim- Mobor, Cavelossim, Goa. Tel: 2871101, 2871102.

D-15, St. Marys Colony, Miramar, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2462894.

Palacio De Goa Heritage Village Club Arossim Beach, Arossim Candolim, Goa. Tel: 2754956.

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Dr Gama Pinto Road, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2424289, 2426742.

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Festivals in Goa have diverse allure compared to any part of India. Some of the festivals of international standard like Carnival occur only in Goa. The reason behind this is obviously is the western culture existed in Goa for centuries. Among all the festivals Carnival takes place in the Month of February in Goa. It is exclusive and unique to Goa, and was introduced by the Portuguese who ruled over Goa for over 500 years. The festival brings out the best of the vibrant culture of Goa. The eclectic cultural mix that the Portuguese and local strains create makes Goa unique, a state different from the rest of the states in India. Goa Carnival is now inseparable from the heritage of the state.

The word 'carnival' is said to be derived from the Latin 'Carne', meaning meat, and 'Vale', which translates to 'good-bye'. Some also link the word to 'Carnislevamen' or 'the pleasures of meat', focusing on the enjoyment of meat during the festivities, before the

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abstinence that follows during Lent. Another hypothesis suggests that the word came from 'Carrus Navalis', the horse-drawn, boat-shaped carriage that was paraded during the Roman festival Saturnalia, in honor of Saturn.

It carried men and women in fancy dresses, wearing masks, and singing obscene songs. It is possible that the present-day concept of a carnival emerged from this parade.

Although, the three-day festival is primarily celebrated by Christians, it has also absorbed Hindu tradition revelry, western dance forms, and turned into a pageantry of sorts. Though it started as a celebration enjoyed only by the local population, it has today crossed the state frontiers and attracts thousands of people from all over the country.

The origins and nature of the carnival can be traced to the hedonistic feasts of ancient Rome and Greece. These carnivals started in the Spanish and Portuguese colonies, and gradually became known for their singing, dancing and drinking. Carnival is presided over

by King Momo, who on the opening day orders his subjects to party.

The float parades are organized in association with the State Tourism Department every year. The float parade in Panaji is be led by a special float hosting King Momo, a specially decorated float, which declares the decree to eat, drink and merry. Carnival is meant to be a feasting-drinking-merrymaking time just before the austere 40 days of Lent. Huge parades are organized throughout the state with bands, dances and floats out all night on the streets, and grand balls held in the evenings. The carnival concludes with the famous red-and-black dance held by the Clube National in Panjim on the final day.

Pic. by Rajesh Ghadge

Carnival is not celebrated anywhere else in India and was in decline even in Goa in the last few y e a r s o f Portuguese rule. Its revival w i t h t h e liberation of Goa, and a boost to its tourism was therefore welcome.

From being almost on the brink of decline, this three day festival of gay abandon and riotous revelry now attracts thousands of tourists to Goa from all over India every year!

The Goa Carnival, 2014 will be celebrated from 09th Feb to 12th Feb. The festivities and celebrations that continue for three days gift Goa a new life... so jazzy, so lively! So… Don't miss…..the vibrant musical parades and lavish floats which are the major highlights of the carnival……. Mingle in the riot of colours... Come to Goa and be a part of the festival of fun, - the Goa Carnival. …….

Ganesha Idol made from Musical Instruments at Marcela Goa

Happening Glimpses of 44th IFFI from NOV. 20 - 30 in Goa 44th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was concluded with big bang at special pavilion erected at Kala Academy. It was attended by the top personalities from film industry. The 10 days Festival of the international films this year from November 20 to 30.

Susan Sarandon, an American actress was the chief guest at the opening ceremony and Michelle Yeoh was the chief guest at the closing ceremony on November 30 was attended by more than 12000 delegates from all around the world. Czech film director Jiri Menzel was conferred with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Indian Film Actress Waheeda Rehman was conferred with Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year. The IFFI 2013 witnessed several things for the first time, including a film produced and directed by an Afghan director and a film from the north-eastern states of India.

The awards given on final day are Golden Peacock Award: Beatriz's War, Best Director: Kaushik Ganguli, Special Jury Award: Thou Gild'st the Even, Best Actor (Male): Alon Moni Aboutboul, Best Actor (Female) Boczarska Magdalena and Special Centenary Award: Meghe Dhaka Tara

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Rohit Shetty

Kirti Kulhari, Purab Kohli

Girish Malik

Jimmy Shergil

Bharat Vir Vanchoo

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Manohar Parrikar

Birju Maharaj, Rekha

Remo Fernandes

Kyriacos Tofarides

Shilpa Shukla

Manoj Bajpai

Neetu Chandra

Veena Bakshi

Hema Sardesai

Sabyasachi Mohapatra

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Cast & Crew of Film Sala Buddha

Goran Paskaljebic

Jojo Souza, Milroy & Rohan Goes

Yossi Madmony

Kamaleshwar Mukherjee

Manish Tiwari

Bety Reis, Luigi Acquisto

Shankar Mohan

Michelle Yeoh

Magdalena Boczarska

Kamal Hasan

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Services banquet Travel desk Room service Laundry Bike/car rentals Mini Bar *Conference/ * * * * * LCD tvs / satellite channels Fax/photocopying Safe deposite Credit card payments * *Arrangement * * for group with kitchen/ dinning facility Doctor on call And many more.... * * *

HOTEL Palacio de Goa A UNIT OF SHEIKH HASSAN HOTELS Address: Dr. Gama Pinto Road, ST. Inez, Panjim - Goa - 403001 Tel: + 0832 2424289, 2426742, 2421785/6 Mob: +91 9823151881 Fax: 2420296 Email: palaciodegoa@gmail.com/ reservations.palaciodegoa@gmail.com

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hotels & resorts Goa Marriott Resort P.O.Box 64, Miramar, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2463333, 2463300.

Holiday Inn Resort Goa Woodlands Hotel Miguel Loyola Furtado Road, Opp. City Bus Stand, Margao, Goa, India 403601 0832-2715522 reservations@goawoodlandshotel.c o m G o a Wo o d l a n d s H o t e l i s strategically placed close to the business and industrial hubs and also places of historical interests as well as the ravishing beaches. Goa Woodlands Hotels is well equipped 55 rooms, banquets. Each of our luxurious guest suites and rooms have a character and charm of its o w n ; a l l u n i q u e l y d e c o ra t e d , tastefully furnished and provides comfort, style and elegance.

Montego Bay Vithaldas Waddo Morjim Pernem, Morjim, Goa. Tel: 9822150847.

Mobor Beach, Cavelossim Salcette, Goa. Tel: 2871309, 2817333.

Aguada Anchorage Sinquerim Beach, Goa, GA 403515 Phone:099 22 996944, reservations@aguadaanchorage.co m, Surround by 8 acres of lush greenery, just a few steps away from Aguada Fort, Aguada Anchorage boasts 2 swimming pools and a spacious fitness centre. Guests can also choose from 2 dining options.

The Lalit Grand Resort Raj Baga, Canacona, Goa. Tel: 2667777, 2667711.

Hotels Around Goa

Cidade de Goa Va i n g u i n i m B e a c h , G o a . Te l : 2454545.

Club Mahindra Survey No 176/1, Varca Village, Salcette Taluka, Salcette, Goa. Tel: 2744555, 2744666.

Dona Sylvia C a v e l o s s i m B e a c h , G o a . Te l : 2871888.

DINNERS Restaurant & Bar

Hotel Nova Goa Dr Atmaram Borkar Road, Goa. Tel: 2226231, 2226237.

Green Valley Resorts I N N O V AT O R S G R O U P, S AWA N T WA D I SawantwadiN e l ga u m Ro a d , A m b o l i m Ta l .

Sawantwadi, Dist. Sindhudurg Call: 91 2363-240236/240239 Nearest airport is Goa. Nearest railhead is Sawantwadi. From Goa, its around 11 km by road.

Blue Tranz Lounge

night life & casinos th

6 Sense

Club Margarita

Ozone

Nizmar Resort, Naikwaddo, Bardez, Calangute. Tel: 6657777, 2275909.

G4-7, Gold Field Apt, Colva. Tel: 9823259008.

Goa Marriott Resort, Miramar, Panjim.

Tel: 2463333, 9890993689.

Aqua Bar

Club Tito's

Paradiso Pub

The Taj Holiday Village, Sinquerim, Bardez. Tel: 6645858.

Baga Calangute Road, Saunta Waddo, Calangute. Tel: 2275028, 2279895.

Main Road, Near Anjuna Beach, Anjuna. Tel: 3250000, 3255555.

CafĂŠ Mambos

Club West End

Party Zone

Titos Lane, Near Beira Mar Alfran Resort, Saunta Vaddo, Baga. Tel: 2279895, 2275028.

Mollem Bhatt, Near St. Alex Church, Chogm Road, Saligao. Tel: 6453394, 9823920987.

Holiday Inn Resort, Mobor Beach, Cavelossim, Salcette. Tel: 2871303, 2871304-10.

Casino Carnival Entertainment Nights, Monday: Hindi Masala with Kutumb, Tuesday: Lehrein Live Wednesday: Queen of Pop– Meramar, Thursday: Ghazal King Subhan Shah, Friday: Denzil & Trisca Saturday: Music Mantra, Sunday: Ghazal King Subhan Shah. Mb. 8888807256

Casino Pride

Fahrenheit

Red Nightclub

Baga Beach Road, Cobra Vaddo, C a l a n g u t e . Te l : 9 8 2 0 7 4 0 2 8 1 , 9820028121.

Kenilworth Beach Resort, Utorda Beach, Salcette. Tel: 6698888, 6698708.

Casino Royale

Slient Noise

Highstreet Cruises & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Peninsula center, 850, Goa. Tel: 6659400.

Neptune's Point, Colom Beach, Canacona, Palolem. Tel: 9730935334.

Gravity Pool/ Dunes Radisson White Sands Resort, Zuri, Plot No. 78/179, Verca, Goa. Tel: 2727272, 9820615635.

Haciends De Oro

M.V. Pride of Goa, River Mandovi, Captain Of Ports Jetty, Panaji, Goa. Phone: 0832-6516666, 9158883000 Website: www.bestgoacasino.com Email: info@bestgoacasino.com

Kings Casino

Casino Treasure

Peninsula center, House No.850, porvorim, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 6659400.

Majorda Beach Resort, Majorda, Salcette, Goa. Tel: 6681111, 2881111.

Chances Vanguinim Valley Resort, 184/189 Machados cove, Dona Paula, Goa. Tel: 2452201.

Holiday Inn Resort, Mobor Beach, Cavelossim, Goa. Tel: 2871303-09.

Las Vegas The Leela, Mobor, Goa. Tel: 2871234.

Nine Bar Ozran Beach, Little Vagator, Anjuna.

Tel: 2273368, 9422057532.

Club IANOS Calangute - Baga Road, Calangute Goa. Tel: +91 8888 662 244 / +91 9011 9 3 4 9 9 4 , E m a i l : clubianosgoa@gmail.com web: www.ianosgoa.com Every day 8pm onwards, club entry for couples only, Dress code stylish best, Ladies night every Wednesday driving women crazy with Unlimited premium Alcohol, Music, Madness & Style for that Unlimited Woman, spicing up with the new international wine & Global cuisine menu

A multicuisine restaurant where food is an addiction OPEN 24 HOURS

Dr. Jack Sequeira Junction, Calangute Bardez, Goa - 403516, India.

Tel No: 0832-6636000 | Fax No: 0832-2276597 E-mail : info@hotelcalangutetowers.com Web : www.hotelcalangutetowers.com

shopping

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Newtons Supermarket

Saudades

Acron Arcade

Kamat Holiday Homes lii, Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2275858.

Chogam Road, Sangolda, Goa. Tel: 2409873, 2409875.

Nik's Super Market

Home Décor

283, fort aguada road, Candolim, Goa. More than 160 carefully selected, Premium brands in various categories including clothing, accessories and gifts articals for all ages. Timings: 10 am to 8 pm (May to Sept).

Oxford Arcade

Hi Life

De Mello, Vaddo, Anjuna, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2273463.

Margao Branch: G – 7, Apna Bazar, Opp. Tato Restaurant, Margao, Goa. Tel: 9822484475, 9822017771.

Pindalik Nagar, Alto, Porvorim, Betim, Goa. Tel: 2417570.

Teles Megastore Airport Road, Chicalim, Goa. Tel: 2541514.

Jewellery

Handloom & Handicrafts

Shop No. 74, Francisco Loyola Road, Margao, Goa. Tel: 273295.

Antiques/ Art & Curious

Anta Jewellers

The Treasure H.No 193, Ozorio Vaddo, Arossim Beach Road, Arossim, CAnsaulim, Goa. Tel: 9822388558.

Bakers & Dry Fruits

Blooming Dates Velhobldg. Dr Domingos Roque De Souza Rd, Panjim, Goa. Tel: 6516147, 2420228.

Cottage Industries

Mr. Baker 1922 Jesuit House Near Municipal Garden Panaji Goa. Tel: 2224622, 2278383.

S. G Enterprises (Cashews) th

Shop 5, Kenis Hotels, 18 June Road, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2435920.

UK Dry Fruits Near Municipality, 18th June road, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2434555, 2435253.

Departmental Store Saga

Exposition Ltd, 295, pequeno Morod, Chogan Road, Saligao, Goa.2409756.

Goa Handicrafts Craft Complex, Neogui Nagar, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2228157.

Handicrafts Inn

Big G

Shop No A1-4/6, Dona, Terezinha Estate, Gaura Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276522.

Dr Dada Vaidya Rd, Near Mahalaxmi Temple, Panaji, Goa. Ph: 2434723.10 min walk from bus stand, Big G is bigger than you ever thought. It has eight levels of exclusive shopping with a restaurant, supermarket and the best of brands of various items to boot!

Borkar Super Market

Kashmir House

Farmers Choice

Opp. Taj Holiday village, Bardez, Sinquerim, Goa. Tel: 2479072.

Magsons Super Center

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Zaveri

Lifestyle Store

Lake Plaza Bldg, 3Rd Floor Fatorda Margao, Goa1. Tel: 2743680.

707, D. B Marg, P O Box 11, Miramar, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2463700.

Near Municipalty New Market, Margao, Goa. Tel: 2704532, 2734532.

Handicrafts House

Heirlooms

Luma Supermarket

D'damas

1/288/D, Shalala Residency, Gaura Vaddo, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2275411.

Xiii, Junta House, 18 th June Road, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2224788, 6529855.

G1, Bldg 12 Kamat Holidays Home, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2279213, 2279312.

Joalharia Esmeralda Shop No. 3 & 4 Lar, Commercial Complex, Panaji Market, Goa. Tel: 2229044.

3 Govinda Bldg, MG Road, off 18th june road, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 6514044, 3292321.

Khandi Mobor Road, Cavelossim, Salcete Goa. Tel: 2871417.

Shop No G1-G2, Nova Cidade Complex Alto, National Highway No. 17, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2414490.

Acron Arcade 283, Fort Aguada Rd, Candolim, Goa. F ra g ra n c e s , h o m e - F u r n i s h i n g , furniture, home décor, home lenin & gift articles. Timings: 10am to 8pm (May to Sept)

Khazana Handicrafts Exporters Opp. Taj Holiday Village, Dando, (Sinquerim) Candolim, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2479372.

Ladakh Handicrafts Opp. La Calipso Hotel, Baga, Goa. Tel: 2279682.

Sangolda Chogam Road, Sangolda, Goa. Tel: 2409309.

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Caculo Mall Caculo Enclave, St Inez, Panjim, Goa 403 001, Tel: 2222068/69. 10 min drive from Panjim Bus Stand, stores offering the best of brands Pan-India, a wide variety of North Indian and South Indian specialties, Chaat, Continental and Pan Asian cuisine along with Chillzzz offering wide variety of shakes, sodas, Ice -creams and mock tails. Ample valet car parking, escalators, gaming zone, etc are only some of the highlights in the mall. Come, explore and redefine shopping. Indulge, enjoy every day!

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Books & Periodicals

Casa Goa Cobra Vaddo, Calangute-Baga Rd Calangute, Goa. Tel: 0832 2281048 Casa Goa is a one-stop-shop for antique furniture and contemporary home furnishings. Located in the heart of Calangute, there are many unique pieces to fill the home; from restored original wood wardrobes to an array of beautifully crafted chairs and a collection of inventive and contemporary designer housewares.

Set within a restored traditional Goan house, each room has a different theme.

Broadway Book Centre Ashirvada Bldg, 1st Floor, Near Caculo Island, Next to Rizvi Towers, Panjim, Goa,Tel: 6647038 Book Fair Hotel Mandovi Panjim, Goa,Tel: 2426270.

Golden Heart Emporium Confident Book house, Behind Post office, Margao, Goa. Tel: 2732450

Markets in Goa Mapusa Market Mapusa, Goa. It's held every Friday.

Starts at 8 am and continues till dusk.

Items like fruits and vegetables to toddy kitchenware, clothes and accessories and stuffs of daily requirements are sold here by women from nearby villages.

Anjuna Flea Market Innovations

Eishitas Creation

Luxury Room

Wendel Rodricks Design Space 158, Near Luis Gomes Garden C o m p o u n d s , Pa n a j i , G o a . Te l : 2238177, 2420604.

Boutique M G Road, Datta Prasad Building, Panaji, Goa. 2225666.

Oona Home Style Shopping@cmmgroup.in, www.cmmarena.com CMM Arena Megastore, Merces, Tel: 91 832 6634966 Opposite High Court, Panaji.

Te l : 9 1 8 3 2 2 4 2 2 3 2 7 N e a r S t .

Anthony’s Chappel, Naikawado, Calangute Tel: 91 832 2275080 Raj Raunak, Shetye Wado, Mapusa Te l : 9 1 8 3 2 2 2 5 3 0 8 2 D e a l s i n Furnishing, Tableware, Home Decor, Furniture, Gift Items, Lighting,

Vastra Shop No.1, Indrapasta Bldg, Next to Dena Bank, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2435213.

For Silk Fabric, Indian Ethnic Wear, Sarees, Salwar Khamez & Gold plated Fashion Jewellery Shop No. 8, Indira Apts., Opp. Hotel Delmon, Dr. Caitano Albuquerque Rd., Panaji - 403 001 Tel: 0832-6650189

Anjuna, Goa. Held every Wednesday from October Items for sale include Tibetan, Kashmiri and Gujarati trinkets and handicrafts, jewellery (silver), European snacks, wooden crafts & carvings, beautiful wall hangings, musical instruments, bed covers, CDs with Goa Trance, artificial ornaments and t-shirts. Time: 9am to 6 pm

Sosas

Mackeys' Saturday Nite Bazaar

E-245, Rua De Ourem, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2228063.

On the banks of Baga Beach, Goa Held from November till April Time: Every Saturday from 6 pm onwards till late night. Items available include sunglasses, handicrafts, jewelry, bracelet, lamps, dresses, light metal figurines, sculptures.

Syne St. Tome Street, Rua De Ourem, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2453611, 9527611801.

The hotel provides Deluxe and Luxury rooms with Mediterranean design look, Ayurvedic Spa, Gym, Swimming pool, Multicuisine Restaurant, Pool side Bar and other modern Services. Come and experience Luxury with us.

Deluxe Room

Poolside Cabana

SOUL V A C A T I O N

Soul Vacation Resort & Spa.

4th ward, Colva Beach, Colva, Salcete, Goa. 403 708 Tel:. 91 0832 2788144, 2788147, 2788186, Fax: 0832 2788649 Email: contactus@soulvacation.in, Website: www.soulvacation.in

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health & fitness

Ayurveda Centre

Neomi's Hair & Beauty Salon Navelkar Legend, Nr Demphe College, Tel : 2461674 / 2462147 Open on all days 9.00 am- 9.00 pm Miramar, Goa 10 min walk from Miramar beach

En Vouge Shop No 3-4, El Captain Centre, Feira Alto, Mapusa, Goa. Tel: 2254770.

Papillon The Beauty Lounge Virginkar Bhavan, Opp. Saraswat Bank, Margao. Tel: 6480106, 6480107.

Behind Domino's Pizza, Opp. Royal Heritage Resort, Naika-Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez, Goa. India-403516 Ph: 0091-832- 2277300, (0)9423889377, 9422640071

For appointments

Snip Salon & Spa Padmavati Towers 18th June Road, Panaji Head Post Office. Tel: 2420898.

Call: 0832-6684888

TM

Bina Punjani Hair Studio ISO 9001:2008

ANHC Chogm Road, Saligao, Calangute, Bardez, Goa. Tel. No.: 0091-8322409275/ 2409036 2409127, Cell nos: 9325108506/08/10

Miramar, Panjim, Goa. Tel: 0832 2464442 / 7350444131 Everyday, 10 am to 9 pm except Mon. 10 min drive from Panjim Bus stand.

NUSI WOCKHARDT HOSPITAL Cuncolim, Salcete, Goa - 403 703 Email: treatment@wockhardthospitals.com

Web:, www.wockhardthospitals.com

Web: www.healthandayurveda.com

Spa & Salons Perfect Solutions

Relax your body. Clam your mind. rejuvenate your soul

Basement Manek Chambers, Opp. Municipal Garden, Next to Hindu Pharmacy, Panaji, Goa. 5 min drive from Panjim Bus Stand Perfect specialize in all beauty treatments like hand & foot care, facial, waxing, bleach, hair cut, hair coloring besides Botox, Thermage, Nomelan Peels & Hair treatment.

All these facilities are provided under one roof by professionally trained therapists. Ph: 2222211 / 9552808808

Organised Tours, Excursion Accomodation & 24 hours Car Rental

For appointments Call: 0832-6684444 NUSI WOCKHARDT HOSPITAL Cuncolim, Salcete, Goa - 403 703 Email: Kunal.naik@wockhardthospitals.com

Web:, www.wockhardthospitals.com

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art & artifacts Art Gallaries

Institute Menezes Braganza Hall

Alliance Francaise De Goa

Above Central Library Next to Police Station, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2224143.

37, Lake View Colony, Miramar, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2462485.

Kala Academy

Aquila Art Gallery

Kala Academy Campal, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2223280/88/89

E6/6, Cobra Vaddo, Baga Road, Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276971.

Kerkar Art Complex

Architectural Museum

G a u ra Wa d d o H o l i d ay S t re e t , Calangute, Goa. Tel: 2276017.

Salvador Do Mundo, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 0091-832-2410711.

Ashvek Vintage World Showroom 12/B, Goulloy, NH 17, Navem, Salcette, Goa. Tel: 2731312, 2730835.

Moksa Art Gallery Opp. Orfil Hotel, Near Petrol Pump, Naika Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 9326717386.

Big Foot Loutolim

Archarological Museum

Naval Aviation Museum Dabolim Bogmalo Road Near Airport.

Shop No 9, Cavelossim, Goa. Tel: 2871479.

Betalbatim, Between Taj Exotica and Hyatt. Tel: 2880692.

Picturesque Shop No.14, Praca de Commercio, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2226159.

Gallery Boa Arte

Pilar Seminary Myseum

Gama Building Dr. Domingo Roque Sousa Road, Panaji, Goa.Tel: 2221990.

Pilar Goa- North Goa. Tel: 2218521.

Galeria Cidade Cidade De Goa, Vainguinim Beach, Dona Paula Goa. Tel: 2454545.

4th Floor, Casa lii Casa De Sol, Opp. Goa Marriott Resort, Panaji, Miramar, Goa. Tel: 2464001.

Gallery Gitanjali

Shireen Mody

Panaji Inn, E-212, 31st January Road, Fountainhas, Panaji Goa. Tel: 2227169, 2228135.

33/1 Vigas Vaddo, Bardez, Arpora, Goa. Tel: 2276759.

Goa State Museum

Near Morquis Beach Resort, Candolim, Donda, Candolim, Goa. Tel: 9390876593.

Ruchikas Art Gallery

S S Art Gallery

Gallery Yemania

The Fundacao Oriente in India

Paintaings, Ceramics & Artefacts, S/178 Sonarbhat, Verna. (Reis Magos).

Goa: 2416930, 9822149281.

Filipe Neri Road, 175, Fountainhas, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2436108, 2230728.

Goa Science Centre

The Goa Archaeological Museum Near KTC Bus Terminal, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2437306.

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Xavier Centre Of Historical Research Xavier centre of Historical Research, Porvorim, Goa. Tel: 2417772.

Ancestral Goa

Central Library

Marine Highway Miramar, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2463426.

www.marcouartifacts.in Email: marcou@alcongoa.com

The Treasure

Institute Menezes Braganza, Next to Police Station, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2425730, 2436327.

EDC Complex, Patto, Panaji, Goa. Tel: 2437306, 2437307.

+91-9552545889; +91-9823036417

Arossim Beach Road, P.O CansaulimGoa. Tel: 9822388558.

Peace Cottage Fine Art Gallery Old Goa. Tel: 2285333.

Casa Rocha, 31st January Road, Fontainhas, Panaji - Goa. Ph: (0832) 2220204.

Museum Of Blessed Joseph Vaz

Pashmina House The Big Foot Loutolim, Goa. Tel: 2777034, 2750401.

Ceramic, Azulejos, Terracotta and FRP designs.

We specialize in souveniers, mementos and corporate gifts.

Tel: 2550263, 2441572.

Attic H. No. 69, Near Mount Carmel Chapel, K h a n a K h a z a n a , M a p u s a . Te l : 2257931.

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Lotoulim Goa, 15 mins drive from Margao Taxi Stand. There are number of places to visit in the art gallery where one can see work done by local children and artists of state and national fame.

Mario Gallery Architecture autonomous, H. No.: 674, Torda, Salvador-Do-Mundo, Bardez, Goa. Tel: 2410711/15/16, Mon-Fri, 9.00am to 5:30pm, The Mario Gallery is dedicatd to the work of Legendary Artist Mario De Miranda.

Houses Of Goa Salvador Do Mundo, Goa. 5 min drive from O'Coqueiro, Porvorim. Tue to Sun: 10.00am to 7:30pm, a unique arch. Museum on Houses of Goa by reputed Arc. Gerard De Cuhna.

Vintage Car Museum Nuvem, Salcete, Goa. 10 min drive from Margao Bus Stand. At the vintage Car Museum, one can see models such as Chevrolet Fleet Master that was popular in the 1930's in America as Mafia Staff Car, Mercedes Benz 1170 of 1939, Vintage which was actually used in the movie Sea Wolves, Morris Van Essex (1924), Ford V8, Peugeot 301, Austin 1928 and the Morris 8.

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other services Travco Holidays Pvt Ltd

Amcon Car Rentals 2nd Floor, Patto Centre, EDC Complex, Patto Plaza, Panaji. Tel: 2438539.

Mark Services Car Rentals

Airsonic Travels

Near Holy Trinity Church, Benaulim, Salcette. Tel: 2770599.

Next to E D C Building, 10, Rayu Chambers, Hs Road, Panaji. Tel: 2221448, 2420140.

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No. 602, Citi-Centre, Patto Plaza, EDC Complex, Panaji. Tel: 2842609, 2436856-57.

Freedom Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Near Kadamba Main Bus Stand, Registered Office No.6, 3rd Floor, Patto Centre, Panaji. Tel: 2438320-21, 5643311.

Sita Charters Opp. Hotel Delmon, 101, Rizvi Chambers, Caetano Alburquerque Road. Tel: 2220477, 2223134.

Vailankanni Car Rentals Shpo No A-5, St. Joseph Apts, Camotim C a d d o, C a n d o l i m , B a rd ez . Te l : 2489568.

Tours & Travels Jet International Borda Road, Borda, Margao-Goa. Tel: 2712938.

Mgm International Travels

Thomas Cook India Alcon Chambers, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg. Tel: 2222536-7, 25642294.

Trade Wings Ltd Opp. Don Bosco High School, 1st Floor, Naik Building, M G Road, Panaji. Tel: 2430746, 5641066.

Melo Tours

Simplex Chambers, Umta Vaddo, Calangute. Tel: 2276073, 2276249.

202, B-5, Nova Civade Complex, Alto De Porvorim, Bardez. Tel: 564292022.

Paramount Holidays

Adventure Sports

Opp. Domino's Pizza, Jcr Residency, Shop No.6, Calangute. Tel: 2497228.

Davidair International Services Between Bob's Inn and Viva Goa Restaurant, Candolim- Calangute Main Road, Escrivao Vaddo, Candolim.

Tel: 2277007, 2275003/4.

Pink Panther Next to Reinroy Studio, Coscar Building, Mapusa. Tel: 2263180.

Menezes Air Travel Pvt. Ltd. Behind Margao Municipality, Luis Miranda Road, Margao, Tel: 2704401, 2738392.

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Water Cruises

Opp. Margao Municipal Building, International Travel Company, 6, Rangain Shopping Complex. Tel: 2713207-12, 9422057112.

Adventure Water Sports Shop No. AP/1, Reliance Park, Colva Margao Rd, Per-Seraulim, ColvaS a l c e t t e - G o a . Te l : 2 7 8 9 4 0 0 , 9823159639.

Water Splash Cruises Models Status, Blg #1, 4 Floor, Dona Paula, Goa INDIA. 403002 for sea loving guests with classy cruises. We offer honeymoon, sunset and sunrise cruises with champagne breakfast and chilled out parties in the high seas.

Whatever the reason, call us for that different experience that will set your pulse racing as you lap up the beautiful Goan Coastline. Mobile: 08888864347, Email: info@watersplashcruises.com

Movers & Packers Agarwal Packers & Movers 126/7, Ward No.2, Jaycee Nagar, Near St. Annie Church, Ponda. Tel: 2316769, 2317443.

Lynn Packers & Movers 2/S-6, Shantaben Housing Complex, Merces. Tel: 9822123967, 2448587.

Reliable Packers & Movers G-2, Monica Apts, Ground Floor, Airport Road, Chicalim, Vasco. Tel: 2541130, 9326717213.

Courses & Workshops Alliance Francaise H.No: 46A, P.E Angnelo RD, Altinho.

Tel: 2420049.

Sethu Centre Aleluia Menezes Bldg. #3, Altinho, Panaji.

Dance lllusions Conducted At Hotel La Paz, Vasco. Tel: 9823014397.

Atlantis Water Sports

Cyrus Da Costa Dance Classes

Calangute Beach, Below Villa Goesa Hotel. Tel: 9890047272.

Savordem, Margao. Tel: 2715960, 9921039537.

Barracuda Diving India

Margao. Tel: 2776035, 9370275702.

Cookery Bakery Classes Sunvillage Resort, Arpora Hill, Calangute, North Goa, Panaji. Tel: 9823012025, 2275795.

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Jason & Sylvia Dance Classes Las Viegas Danca Studio. Behind St. Michael Church, Taleigao.

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An Times Food Award Winning Restaurant

O’ Coqueiro

Saligao Junction

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Chogam House, Saligao - Calangute Road, Bardez - Goa. Email: info@indianjones.in web: www.indianjones.in

Saligao Church

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Circle St. Alex Church

Event Calendar

Casino Carnival Entertainment nights, Monday: Hindi Masala with Kutumb, Tuesday: Lehrein Live. Wednesday: Queen of PopMeramar, Thursday: Ghazal King Subhan Shah, Friday: Denzil & Trisca, Saturday: Music Mantra, Sunday Ghazal King Subhan Shah Mobile: 88888 07256

Baywatch Resort Swimming Pool Gym, Theme Nights Business Centre Car Hire & Coach Services. Call: 0832 6697777 Splashdown Water Park Do you want to get wet and have some water park fun??

Then come on over to Splashdown at Anjuna. Nothing beats the heat of Goa like a day at Splashdown. There's something here for everyone – from big kids to little ones sun lovers to thrill seekers. Test your nerve on the Giant Slides. The ‘Awesome 3Some’ has an almost vertical drop, will you dare to push yourself off the top? The ‘Twister’ is seriously twisted, and the ‘Zoom Flume’ will see you clinging onto the edge of your tube. The TadPool is definitely geared towards a younger crowd, a perfect place for the little ones to enjoy a good old splash about. You won’t be able to tear kids off from the TadPool. It’s a really fun place for parents with less adventurous kids, but there are still some water flumes for you speed demons. The Family Flume may be short, but you’ll have to be daring! Or you can delve into the darkness of the Tigers Tail. Plus on the weekends you can shake a leg at the Aqua disco! If that sounds a bit too much like hard work then just kick back in the lounging pool and encounter a splashing dose of group therapy from Flippy the Fish. If a lazy afternoon on a sunbed might be more to your liking then you can do that too, When you’ve worked up an appetite you can sink your teeth into one of ‘AQUA Resto-Bar’s juicy burgers or other lip smacking food. You can be sure the kids will sleep well after a day here.Contact: 0832 2273008, 9637424023, 9637424024. www.splashdowngoa.com Baga-Anjuna Main road, Anjuna Goa (near the Saturday Nite Market.)

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Fiplee's Dine at This fine restaurant for the perfect ambience and meal. Retro-Pop to Night Club Genres! Dazzling sound & Visuals! – LOY DYLAN – To warm the Nite Followed by - DJ SILLIE. Big Foot (9 am – 6 pm) Big Foot Children's Workshop and Art Camp Art and Drawing Competitions and Exhibitions Art Gallery Handicrafts Food Stalls The Nature Workshop, Call: 0832 2777034 Grand Hyatt Bambolim Enjoy a Very special brunch of French Champagne over the most exquisite spread of over five different varieties of cuisines.

Artescape-Resort Benaulim Yoga Classes From Friday, Dec 07, 2012 till Sunday, Mar 31, 2013 Everyday call: 9881568756 Radisson Blu Resort Salcette Retro and All Time Hits with DJ Aggie From Tuesday, Dec 04, 2012 till Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Groovetonic EDM Night From Sunday, Dec 02, 2012 till Sunday, May 26,2013 Everyday 9:00 PM Onwards, Russian Ecstasy Nights From Wednesday, Dec 05, 2012 till Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Everyday 9:00 PM Onwards. Call: 0832-6726666 Fortune Select Regina Candolim Saturday with DJ Mahesh From Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 till Saturday, May 25, 2013 Everyday 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Call: 9552557621 Britto's,Baga Beach A place where delectable cuisines meet your taste buds.

Have an entertaining evening with Rennie – One-Man Band.

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Casa Goa Cobravado, Calangute, Bardez –Goa -403 516. India. Ph : 0832 2281048 Email:cezarpinto@hotmail.com Club IANOS Every day from 8pm onwards enjoy the best of the music with world cuisine prepared by the international chef with cocktails at the bar counter specially prepared by Lady bar tenders. Every Wednesday Ladies Light with unlimited premium alcohol for the Ladies. Visit Club IANOS to expedience the X factor.

Calangute - Baga Road, Cobrawaddo Baga, Bardez - Goa. 403516 Te l : + 9 1 8 8 8 8 6 6 2 2 4 4 / + 9 1 9 0 1 1 9 3 4 9 9 4 Email: clubianos@gmail.com Web: www.ianosgoa.com Club West End The Dance Spirit of Goa Chogm Road, Saligao Tel: +99230210156 Little Italy Finest Italian food in Goa Gauravaddo, Calangute. Tel: 9158988721 Delhi Darbar,Panjim One of Goa's best known Mughlai restaurants situated in panjim best known for serving mouthwatering Punjabi and Mughlai delicacies. It is also well known for its Chinese and Goan fare. Tel: 2222544 Living Room The Living Room is one such space. A place where you can just be yourself, in the company of your closest friends. The Living Room also sports an Indo-Arabian BBQ, Grill and BarLounge called “Salaam” offering Indian and Arabic delicacies. our buddies.

Vagator, Anjuna, Bardez, Goa – 403509 Ph.No: +01 832 227 3433 Fax No.: +91 832 227 4533 Mb.: +91 8308811645 Golden Tulip This hotel offers 47 rooms, meeting room, a multi-cuisine Restaurant – “Aqauatico”, an outdoor swimming pool, Gym, Spa, on-site banquet and conference facilities.

315 A/G-G5 & 315 B/Gl-G2, Baman Vaddo, Candolim, Bardez, Goa – 403 515 Tel.: +91 832 240 5800, Fax : +91 832 240 5899, The O Hotel This is a beautiful resort hotel located at North Goa, which is popular for its beaches, spa, restaurants, nightclubs, parties, local night markets, relaxation having its quiet areas, also offers a wide range of activities.

The Park It offers 2 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool.

Overlooking the city, stylish air-conditioned rooms come with white walls and furnishings. Each elegant room is equipped with a minibar, seating area and private bathroom. Toiletries, bathrobes and slippers are included.

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front desk. Available for all-day dining, the restaurant serves local and Western dishes.

If you love the old music and wants to get involved in old memories then join every Friday Retro Night at The Park Holiday Street, Lane opposite Calangute Mall, Calangute, Goa 403 516 T: + 91 0832 2267600 F: +91 0832 2277600 M: +91 8888848125 Calangute Grande Calangute Grande is the epitome of traditional Indian hospitality blended with world class services. Check-in and relax on your private balcony or on one of our open sun decks. offer various vegetarian options.

Maddo Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez, Goa – 403516 Tel.No.: +91 (832) 2277100/2277101/2277102/6451790 Fax: +91 (832) 2277102 Deltin Suites Our 36-cover multi-cuisine restaurant on the ground floor is open 24x7, including room service, to satisfy your tastebuds both before and after your casino visits Deltin Suites offers a luxurious pool with a separate, safer one for children. Our F&B department offers poolside services so that you can soak in the Goan sun without having to leave the premises.

Nerul – Candolim Road, Fadtewada, Nerul, Bardez, Goa403114 Landline: +91 -832-6710720 Goa Woodlands Hotel Miguel Loyola Furtado Road, Opp. City Bus Stand,Margao (Goa), 403 601 India. Tel.: 0832 - 271552 (4lines) Fax: 08322738732 Email: reservations@goawoodlandshotel.com yash@goawoodlandshotel.com Website: www.goawoodlandshotel.com Country Inn & Suites Plot no-31, EDC Complex, patto plaza, Panjim Goa. India 403001 M :91- 8411004212 Ph.:91 832 6740000 Fax : 91 832 6740001 www.countryinns.com/ goapanjimin 18001800-456. Countryinns.com Sevanta Salon & Spa Regd. Office : Shop No. 1/284 B, Gourawado, Calangute, Bardez-Goa Tel.: +91-6524999, Mob.: +91 8698225390 Email : sevantaspa@yahoo.com, thyespa@yahoo.com Heritage Village Club Goa Arossim Beach, Arossim, Cansaulim, Goa – 403712. Tel.: +91-832-6694340, 2754956/60 Fax: +91-832-2754324. Email: goa@sresorts.com Website: selecthotels.co.in Palms n Sands Dando, Candolim, Bardez –Goa. Tel.: 0832-2479171 Email: palmsnsands@gmail.com Southern River Adventures & Sports Pvt. Ltd. Offers White water rafting services in association with GTDC at the Mhadei river 115, Borvanwaddo, Nachinola, Bardez, Goa 403508 Cell: +91 9623451758, Email : info@kalirafting.com www.southernriveradventures.com

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ctober 31st is the day when suddenly out of the blue hundreds of Nigerian comes on the road and attack on police van holds the entire traffic on the highway, shouting bad words at the people of Goa. It was sudden and nobody knew what exactly is happening. It was perhaps the first time that such huge mob of foreign national coming out on the road in the protest of the murder of their fellow countryman. Why this happened? What was the reason behind this outbreak? Is this really happened out of the blue or there was reason behind this? The solid reason which was holding on to erupt one day this way?

Nigerians like many other foreign nationals' lives in different parts of India, but Goa is having maximum number of them staying here on student visa. This is happening for long while govt. and police wakes up only after the episode takes place and then the blame game starts, everybody blaming other for not keeping the check on illegal immigrants, allowing them to do drug peddling in Goa. This kind of reactions shows the weaknesses of our existing system and involvement of public servants and politician in the nexus.

In this case there were various perspective involved, one was the human right as the foreign national staying in India, second was the drug business in the name of student visa, third was the nexus between Nigerians and locals for flourishing the drug trade in Goa. According to the sources the murder took place due to the business rivalry due to

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the drug trade. Not required to mention that locals were involved in the same. This entire episode started with tussle between two groups and took a color of foreign affairs, involving home ministry to deport the Nigerians from Goa and Nigerian nation to warn Indians of taking action against Indian staying in Nigeria. The story is very big and people from the high places are involved in this. As a part of our limitation we may not be able to reveal lots of things in here but we are surely trying to provide you with exiting information to reason out the issue.

The story became international, ALJAZEERA published the following contents with video on its online channel The Stream “Is the murder of a Nigerian man in India's Goa state linked to racism or gang violence? India-Nigeria tensions are on the rise after Goan authorities blamed the incident on infighting between rival drug gangs and ordered police to expel undocumented Nigerians. Nigerian expats, however, say racism is at play. With nearly 50,000 Nigerians living in India and one million Indians in Nigeria, what impact will this incident have on both communities?. Its easy to make out the impact of the murder of one foreign national in Goa. After the murder and Nigerian attack on police the issue became public and the blame game started by opposition parties by bringing the Home Ministry under siege by pressuring them to take action against the people involved in the drug trade. As it always happens in India the ruling party started blaming previous government for

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flourishing drug trade in Goa while opposition started blaming ruling party for supporting the flourished business of drug trade in Goa. In the bargain the main issue of tackling murder of Nigerian disappeared, police caught some accused and deported few Nigerians from Goa. In fact the main issue was not never here to deport the Nigerians but to stop these types of illegalities in the state of Goa, because not only Nigerians but many foreign nationals including Russians & Israelis.

In one of the incident of the news published (News Extracts Panaji, Nov 12 (IANS)) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress have both demanded a judicial probe into Goa's drug mafia, which the opposition has claimed is linked to government ministers. Addressing a press conference, NCP vice president Trajano D'Mello said that links to ministers in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were surfacing in media reports and only an impartial judicial probe will help unearth the political nexus to the drug mafia in Goa. "We join the Congress demand for a judicial probe. Let us unearth the drug mafia once and for all," Trajano said. Leader of opposition Pratapsing Rane has claimed that if the drug rule in Goa was not combated, then the state could go the way of Mexico and Columbia. "A judicial probe will be ideal because clearly there is a nexus between the police and the drug dealers," Rane said. Meanwhile CM Mr. Manohar Parriakr assured the media that the proper action will be taken in the Nigerian murder case and the culprits will be arrested.

Due to the stiff pressure from the opposition parties Goa police acted swift in the case and arrested people involved in the Nigerian national murder case. The news published in the Indian express has confirmed the arrest of accused Praveen Manohar Mandrekar and another accused Surendra Pol. Superintendent of Police (North) Priyanka Kashyap confirmed this report, she also mentioned that Mandrekar was a gang leader of a group of eight people, who brutally killed the Nigerian.

The arrest of accused involved and the deporting of Nigerians is not the solution of the matter here. Our government need to go to the bottom of this drug nexus and find out the guilty behind this and punish them. Is the murder of the Nigerian is the only alarm police and government received on propelling drug trade in Goa? Does government or police need more such incidents to take action against the drug nexus in Goa? Intelligence agencies are not aware of this nexus and drug trade? Does our appointed representatives have better job to do then pulling each other's legs? Question are many and in the bargain we have only our society to lose everything cause finally drugs sold by Nigerians or Locals will be consumed by our future generation and we will have nothing left accept drug addicts and HIV positives‌‌.

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E-Scam

Due to the revolution in the internet virtual world, people from all across the world interacting with each other like neighbors, Social networking sites across the world has increased the possibilities of connecting the world in a friendship band. It all started with personal computer but now it is sitting on your palmtop (mobile phones and PDAs) having unlimited possibilities of communication. With the platform like IOS, Android & Windows mobile handsets have superseded the personal computers and Laptops. In this world of virtual illusions everybody lives day and night in fact many a times we forget which is our real world and what is illusion. We all eat drink and sleep in the virtual world.

Due to the convenience of communication media everybody using it as a medium to reach to the maximum people, some use it for good and others for Bad. Innocent individuals are not aware of the predators sitting o the other side of the terminal and are planning to take advantages of the situation. There are various angles and expressions are there for this type of situation but in this section we are talking only about the Cyber Scam which involves the financial frauds against the innocent people which infamously known as 419ers scam.

In Nigeria, "419", refers to the article of the Nigerian Criminal Code (part of Chapter 38: "Obtaining property by false pretences; Cheating") dealing with fraud In Nigeria.

They have various modus operandi depending on victim and situation they make plans and implement the same in very systematic manner. In first one they use the platform of internet to make money by sending email purportedly sent to a selected recipient but actually sent to many, making an offer that would allegedly result in a large payoff for the victim. More recently, scammers have also used fake but plausible-seeming accounts on social networks to make contact with potential victims. The email's subject line often says something like "From the desk of so and so Your assistance is needed", and so on. The

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details vary, but the usual story is that a person, often a government or bank employee, knows of a large amount of unclaimed money or gold which he cannot access directly, usually because he has no right to it. Such people, who may be real but impersonated people or fictitious characters played by the con artist, could include, for example, the wife or son of a deposed African leader or dictator who has amassed a stolen fortune, or a bank employee who knows of a terminally ill wealthy person with no relatives or a wealthy foreigner who deposited money in the bank just before dying in a plane crash (leaving no will or known next of kin) Although the vast majority of recipients do not respond to these emails, a very small percentage do, enough to make the fraud worthwhile, as many millions of messages can be sent daily.

Once the victim's confidence has been earned, the scammer then introduces a delay or monetary hurdle that prevents the deal from occurring as planned, such as "To transmit the money, we need to bribe a bank official. Could you help us with a loan?" or "For you to be a party to the transaction, you must have holdings at a Nigerian bank of $100,000 or more" or similar. This is the money being stolen from the victim; the victim willingly transfers the money, usually through some irreversible channel such as a wire transfer, and the scammer receives and pockets it. More delays and additional costs are added, always keeping the promise of an imminent large transfer alive, convincing the victim that the money the victim is currently paying is covered several times over by the payoff. The implication that these payments will be used for "white-collar" crime such as bribery, and even that the money they are being promised is being stolen from a government or royal/wealthy family, often prevents the victim from telling others about the "transaction", as it would involve admitting that they intended to be complicit in an international crime. The essential fact in all advance-fee fraud operations is that the promised money transfer to the victim never happens, because the money does not exist. The perpetrators rely on the fact that, by the time the victim realizes this (often only after being confronted by a third party who has noticed the transactions or conversation and recognized the scam), the victim may have sent thousands of dollars of their own money, and sometimes thousands or millions more that has been borrowed or stolen, to the scammer via an untraceable and/or irreversible means such as wire transfer.[13] The scammer disappears, and the victim is left on the hook for the money sent to the scammer.

Another technique used in this is called the Romance Scam in this the con artist (posed as an attractive female in more cases) approaches the victim (male victim in most of the cases) on an online dating service, an Instant messenger, or a social networking site. The scammer claims an interest in the victim, and posts pictures of an attractive person. The scammer uses this communication to gain confidence, then asks for money. The con artist may claim to be interested in meeting the victim, but needs cash to book a plane, buy a bus ticket, rent a hotel room, pay for personal-travel costs such as gasoline or a vehicle rental, or to cover other expenses. In other cases, they claim they're trapped in a foreign country and need assistance to return, to escape imprisonment by corrupt local officials, to pay for medical expenses due to an illness contracted abroad, and so on. The scammer may also use the confidence gained by 15 DEC. - 15 FEB. 2014

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the romance angle to introduce some variant of the original Nigerian Letter scheme, such as saying they need to get money or valuables out of the country and offer to share the wealth, making the request for help in leaving the country even more attractive to the victim.

In a newer version of the scam, the con artist claims to have 'information' about the fidelity of a person's significant other, which they will share for a fee. This information is garnered through social networking sites by using search parameters such as 'In a relationship' or 'Married'.

Anonymous emails are first sent to attempt to verify receipt, and then a new web based email account is sent along with directions on how to retrieve the information. In one such case a scam from Malaysia involves a woman alleging to be half American and half Asian with a father who is American but has died.

After communication begins the target is immediately asked for money to pay for her sick mother's hospital bills. Also, requests are ERS M M made to help her get back SAC M O ER FR to America. In every case T T E LE L these scammers never have SAMP a webcam so you can't verify that they are the one truly in the picture they have sent, and offers to send a camera to them by postal mail (instead of money to buy it) are met with hostility.

Domestic scams often involve meeting someone on an online. The scammer initiates contact with their target who is out of the area and requests money for bus fare. One "woman" scamming had money sent to a generic name like Joseph Hancock alleging she could not collect the money due to losing her international passport. After sending the money the victim is given bad news that they were robbed on the way to the bus stop by two men and the victim feels compelled to send more money. The person never visits their victim and is willing to chat with their victim through a chat client as long as their victim is still willing to send more money.

The idea of publishing of this article is to save innocent people from getting conned by these types of rogues they are not in Nigeria but now many are there in India and waiting to hound you, so be careful and believe only in God‌‌

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ave you thought of visiting a wildlife sanctuary?

There is one close to Goa Dandeli wildlife sanctuary.

It could be a good excursion. With perfect weather in Mid November, neither too hot nor too cold it's just the right time for a pleasure hunt. Dandeli is the ideal vacation resort for those who are in love with nature. Being a heady mix of nature, adventure and wildlife, this city in Uttar Kannada district of South India is growing in stature as the place to be.

Dandeli is approximately 125km from Goa and is well connected with the other parts of the country. With driving time of five hours, the best route to take is Ponda – Londa – Dandeli. The city is located along the banks of the Kali River with the Western Ghats as a backdrop. The location is surrounded by thick deciduous forests, which is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the world.

Once there check out the tree houses, pretty expensive but worth staying at least a night. Amazingly, there is bath tub in this tree house. Dandeli has cultivated a reputation of offering you some unforgettable moments in the midst of nature. It is so much more than the sundry outings and picnics. The region offers you the best of adventure sports, eco-tourism and pilgrimage.

Water sports has always been the key attraction of this place; Kali River rafting, white water rafting in Kali river, kayaking and canoeing and if that's not enough, overnight rafting or canoeing trips are available. Treks, cycling and mountain biking are some other adventure sports you just can't miss.

Dandeli is a welcome break from the monotony of regular vacation trips. The rich diversity of plant and animal life as the colors scents and textures of this extraordinary landscape envelope you. If you want to unravel the mystery of natural world, the picturesque city will pleasantly surprise you with its versatility. Dandeli has so many attractions up its sleeve that you will find it simply irresistible.

Wildlife enthusiasts will find Dandeli quite appealing and ultimately fall in love with its abundant wildlife diversity. The

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Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary offers you the rare glimpse of the Black Panther.

Other inhabitants of this sanctuary include the sambhar, bison and the Malabar giant squirrel. Don't be surprised if you see giant iguana, king cobra and tiger in the dense forests surrounding Dandeli.

They can be seen in large numbers in this region.

Traveling in safety with experienced guides brings on an exciting new experience. Jeep safaris into the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary wildlife is the Hornbill. The Great Indian Hornbill and the Malabar Pied Hornbill are an integral part of this resourceful wildlife.

With a cocktail of White water rafting, Rappelling, Adventure trekking, Natural Jacuzzi in rapids, Bird Watching, Jungle Safaris in open jeeps, Kayaking, Canyoning, Moonlight Boat ride, River side Fishing, Overnight Camping, Croc Trek, Nature Walks, Outdoor camping, River Island visit, Dandeli is one fantastic visit. But for an unadventurous this place is definitely a no-no.

Amboli is a hill station in south Maharashtra, India. At an altitude of 690 meters it is the last hill station before the coastal highlands of Goa and a relatively unexplored one. Amboli lies in the Sahayadri Hills of Western India, one of the world's "Eco Hot-Spots" and it therefore abounds in a variety of fairly unique flora and fauna. The hilltop Amboli gives a fine bird's-eye view of the Konkan coast. Colonel Westrop developed Amboli as a hill station after the opening of the Ghat Road from the coastal town of Vengurla, now in southern Maharashtra, to Belgaum.

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Places of Interest

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If you have always thought that Goa is all about the beaches, wine and fun‌ then think again! Of the endless things Goa is renowned for, forts form a vital part. A succession of invasions by the Portuguese, Mughals and Indians has left Goa with a plethora of forts for tourists to cherish. But these grandiose structures not only speak of the past, they demand a fun loving environment too. The pleasure of scaling the heights of a fort in Goa that overlooks the Arabian Sea and experiencing the most breath taking view is only possible if you take out the time to visit these forts. One such important fort is the chapora fort built on the Chapora River. The Chapora fort is located at a distance of just 10 km from Mapusa on the banks of the Chapora River in north Goa.

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The most prominent landmark near the fort is the Anjuna beach, which is visited by thousands of tourists throughout the year.

Built by king Adil shah of Bijapur, the magnificent Chapora fort stands majestically on the banks of the Chapora River. The Chapora fort holds an important place in the Goan and Portuguese history.

Before the fort itself became nothing more than ruins it changed hands through several occasions between the Portuguese and the Marathas. A few scattered Muslim headstones & massive walls is all that is left of this fort.

Deserted in the 19th century, although the views from up and down the coast from the weed infested ramparts are still superb.

The fort was originally built to drive away plunders and raiders who came to establish their hold in the region. During the Portuguese rule the fort was rebuilt in a grand style with beautiful architecture and antique ware embellishing its interiors and exteriors. The latest addition to be added to the fort was a red bastion made of laterite, which was built by the Portuguese during the 17th century in place of an already existing structure.

The fort also had a series of underground tunnels built to help evacuate the residents in case of any emergency.

The ruined structure commands a panoramic view of the adjoining vagator, ozran and Anjuna beaches. The top of the fort offers a mystical aura and offers a mesmerizing view of the sun setting behind the shimmering waters. Some of the walls still have canon marks that remind us all of the violent past.

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Legal Forum

The Game of Law - II Frivolous Proceedings

by Rajesh Ghadge

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n the last issue we have had an overview about the law structure & formation of in India and also about how the court functions and how the cases are piling on in the Indian courts. In India major reason of increase in litigations especially in the lower courts is mainly due to the financial deceit or motor vehicle related. Banks and financial institutions lend money either as personal loan, vehicle loan or credit cards without any guarantor or surety just by taking the PDCs from the clients. This leads to dishonouring of payments by habitual offenders in turn banks and institutions take a help of law to recover the money. In the case of motor vehicle, the increase in number of accidents and violation of traffic law is rampant in this day and age with more of people getting easy license to drive the vehicles. This also leads to increase the extra burden of courts.

Recently government had convened the Lok Adalats in all over India basis to settle the matter pending for long time in the court of law amicably. Lok Adalat is a system of alternative dispute resolution developed in India. It roughly means "People's court".

India has had a long history of resolving disputes through the mediation of village elders. The system of Lok Adalats is an improvement and is based on the principles of Mahatma Gandhi. Lok Adalat is a non-adversarial system, whereby mock courts (called Lok Adalats) are held by the State Authority, District Authority, Supreme Court Legal Services Committee, High Court Legal Services Committee, or Taluk Legal Services Committee. They are held periodically for exercising such jurisdiction as they determine. These are usually presided over by retired judges, social activists, or other members of the legal profession. The Lok Adalats can deal with all Civil Cases, Matrimonial Disputes, Land Disputes, Partition/Property Disputes, Labour Disputes etc., and compoundable criminal Cases. It has received a huge response on all India bases, but the result was just the tip of the iceberg. The only people who were tired of the litigations by fighting for long time had participated into it and only the civil, matrimonial, labour, and some compoundable criminal cases have been settled. But still according to the sources the figure was huge around 28 lac cases on national level have been settled amicably. If government keeps experimenting such kind of exercise on regular basis then perhaps major chunk of the litigation will be wiped out from the courts of India, This will bring down the load on our legal system and people will get

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The law system in India I also becoming expensive day by day and that is also the issue of major concern as not everybody can afford the expensive law system specially if the matters are concerned with the disputes arising out of petty reasons one such example is the case of “Cases that raise eyebrows” (courtesy Hetal Vyas, TNN Sep 17, 2011, 02.40am IST, Bangalore) Soumya, 23, an employee of a software company, went to a beauty salon to trim her eyebrows. The beautician made a mistake — she removed a bunch of hair from one end of her eyebrow. She apologized to Soumya, but the angry client straightaway called up her lawyer friend and asked her to prepare a legal notice. She wanted to move the consumer court against the salon and "teach them a lesson".

This is just one example of the kind of cases coming to consumer courts every day. In Soumya's case, her lawyer advised her not to go to court as it would only be a waste of time and the compensation she was likely to get would be far less than what she would be spending on legal expenses. But Sowmya was stubborn and chose to seek compensation in a consumer court for 'product defect' or 'service deficiency'.

In 1986, the Centre had conceived the idea of consumer courts as an alternative for consumers to get dedicated and speedy justice instead of going to civil courts, where legal procedures are known to drag on for years together. More and more cases are being filed in consumer courts for two reasons: one, the consumer is aware of his/her rights and wants to teach the manufacturer or service provider a lesson. Two, one doesn't require a lawyer to argue a case in a consumer court. A person who knows the law can get an order from the consumer court. An officer with the State Consumer Forum, on condition of anonymity, said: "Most of the time, senior citizens file frivolous cases for petty reasons. In most cases, the complainant is not granted compensation and ends up paying more on legal expenses. Filing frivolous cases increases the burden on the judiciary."

This is just one example of increasing the burden on our law system by filling frivolous cases on the pretext of teaching lessons to the opposite party. There are thousands of such cases are pending in the lower courts of India related to Property, Matrimonial, Petty Accidents, Theft, Cheque bouncing, Consumer disputes & Labour related. The law system will keep getting burdened till the time these types of cases does not decline.

Recently The Supreme Court made an example out of Chennai Port Trust (CPT) for what it termed the mindless frittering away of public money through frivolous litigation by public servants insensitive to the rights of citizens and the valuable time of overburdened courts.

The CPT had taken 10 years to reject the plea for compassionate employment by the widow of an employee who died in harness even when it had favourably considered similar requests made later. And when the widow won her rights from the single judge bench of the Madras High Court, the CPT carried appeals before the division bench of the HC and then to the Supreme Court. A bench of Justices G S Singhvi, S K Singh and C Nagappan directed the CPT to pay Rs 1 lakh to the widow of the peon "for indulging in frivolous litigation" and directed the public sector undertaking to employ her with a pay scale she would have got in 2005 and revise it to the present level.

The court said for the last two decades, there had been a "spurt in frivolous litigation indulged in by public authorities leading to wastage of public money and valuable time of the courts, which could have been used meaningfully". The reason behind such frivolous litigation was mainly because "these officers are not made responsible personally and are not made to pay from their pocket", the bench said. The court asked the CPT to comply with the order in four weeks and file compliance report before the Madras HC in six weeks. (Reference courtesy The Times of India) Expressing concern over the prevailing delay in disposal of civil cases, the Supreme Court has streamlined the procedures to be followed by trial courts as well to curb frivolous litigation. A Bench of Justices Dalveer Bhandari and Deepak Verma, dealing with a civil appeal filed by Ramrameshwari Devi and others, said: “The courts have to

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ensure that there is no incentive to uncalled-for litigation. It is a matter of common experience that the court's otherwise scarce and valuable time is consumed or more appropriately wasted in a large number of uncalled-for cases.”

Quoting a study, the Bench said: “Ninety per cent of our court time and resources are consumed in attending to uncalled-for litigation, which is created only because our current procedures and practices hold out an incentive to the wrongdoer. Those involved receive less than full justice and there are many more in the country, in fact, a greater number than those involved who suffer injustice because they have little access to justice, in fact, lack of awareness and confidence in the justice system.”

Giving an example of the problem, the Bench said: “It is a matter of common knowledge that lakhs of flats and houses are kept locked for years, particularly in big cities, because the owners are not certain that even after the expiry of the lease or licence period, the house, flat or the apartment would be vacated. It takes decades for the final determination of the controversy and wrongdoers are never adequately punished. Pragmatic approach of the courts would partly solve the housing problem.”

Writing the judgment, Justice Bhandari said: “The main question which arises for our consideration is whether the prevailing delay in civil litigation can be curbed. The existing system can be drastically changed or improved if the following steps are taken by the trial courts while dealing with the civil trials.” As civil litigation was largely based on documents, it would be the bounden duty and obligation of the trial judge to carefully scrutinise, check and verify the pleadings and documents filed by the parties, the Bench said. The court should resort to discovery and production of documents and interrogatories at the earliest according to the object of the Civil Procedure Code.

Imposition of actual, realistic or proper costs and/or ordering prosecution would go a long way in controlling the tendency on the litigants to introduce false pleadings and forged and fabricated documents. Imposition of heavy costs would also control unnecessary adjournments. “In appropriate cases, the courts may consider ordering prosecution; otherwise it may not be possible to maintain the purity and sanctity of judicial proceedings.”

The Bench said: “Courts have to be extremely careful in granting ad-interim ex-parte injunction. If injunction has been granted on the basis of false pleadings or forged documents, then the concerned court must impose costs, grant realistic or actual mesne profits and/or order prosecution. This must be done to discourage the dishonest and unscrupulous litigants from abusing the judicial system. In substance, we have to remove the incentive or profit for the wrongdoer.” The Bench said: “No doubt, it would take some time for the courts, litigants and the advocates to follow these steps, but once it is observed across the country, then the prevailing system of adjudication of civil courts is bound to improve.” (Reference courtesy Supreme Court judgements) Looking forward to see that efforts of the Supreme Court alongside the Junior courts in India will surely be able to curb the frivolous cases in Indian court of Law to decrease the excessive burden from the court. Kindly write your suggestion and problems to goaprism@gmail.com and we will surely try to help you to come out with precise solution.

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Take advantage of these meeting amenities: High-speed Internet access, Well-equipped Business Centre with photocopying, Available meeting space includes: Board room can accommodate 20-25 guests, Conference room can accommodate 70-80 guests in theatre style

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Indian Jones, described as the house of Indian Food. Which recently has been opened at the Chogm House, Calangute, pays tribute to a culinary experience reminiscence of traditions of Indian royalty and the British Raj? This food stop, spread over five levels, is an Indian specialty restaurant offering a unique dining experience using recipes that combine the ancient with the comtemporary.indian Jones offers number of chef's special secret recipes like kareli ki khaas nihari among others.

The restaurant further user specific spices, which are procured from the spice

A journey into a delicious past market in old Delhi as well as other places around the country. Money Wadhwa, a partner in this project reencountered how the British officers would cart their cook along on their hunting expeditions.”After a good hunt these cooks would prepare delicious dishes for the entire camp.” He said, maintained that Indian Jones is all set to offer the same dishes to their customers. “At Indian Jones you will experience mouth watering kebabs prepared in different styles,” Singh stated, mentioning that if one is a food lover and wants to enjoy innovative kebab preparations, besides authentic Indian food and drinks in contemporary yet rustic interiors, then this restaurant is the right place “in fact,our Kebab Street Unlimited Offer will allow foodies to taste authentic North West Frontier Cusine,” he stated. Interestingly name recipes such as Lord Mountbatten's Lobsters, Sahibi Fish Tikka, Amritsari Macchi, a treat from Kashmir to Delhi and Lucknow. The Vegetarian plates will have no limits either at Indian Jones. The gastronomical journey that begins at Indian Jones with Shikanji/Jeera Pani or Welcome Drink end with Complimentary refreshing mint Tea. Only This Time, one is actually able to experience the culinary magic of

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GRAND OPENING OF “HARINI” FASHION BOUTIQUE BY FASHION DESIGNER SPARSHA DESHPANDE(MISS GOA 2010) The launch of “HARINI” Fashion Boutique by fashion designer Sparsha Deshpande in the hands of Mrs Vaishali Deshpande at 11am on 22nd December 2013 at Krishna plaza, ground floor ,Gogol, Margao Goa. About the designer and her label: SPARSHA DESHPANDE- HARINI fashion boutique Vibrant, Feminine, Classy. These are the words which so aptly describe the fashion brand 'Harini' launched by the young, talented and a proud Goan Miss Sparsha Deshpande. The entry into the world of 'Haute Couture' for Sparsha began at a very tender age of 18 as a model, and since then she has never looked back.

A graduate in Journalism, her passion for fashion designing grew to a new high and her graduation from INIFD(Mumbai) soon followed. Her fashion brand 'Harini' is a reflection of her personality; Bright and colorful, Sparsha has put her heart into her new collection and plans to make it big in the field of fashion with her Indo-western clothing line.

Starting with costume designing , then a formal training in make –up and hairstyling, Sparsha's interest and passion drove her into the elegant world of women's clothing line and full fledged fashion designing. She works along the guidelines of creativity and hardwork as 'Harini; symbolizes a golden image of a women resulting her designs to be feminine and classy.

Sparsha believes in changing the fashion scene in Goa, taking it to a much higher level and making Goa proud on national and international platform.

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Kids Corner

Scientific Facts

by Gauri Ghadge Do you know that Hydrogen is the first element on the periodic table. It has an atomic number of 1. It is highly flammable and is the most common element found in our universe. More hydrogen facts. Liquid nitrogen boils at 77 kelvin (−196 °C, −321 °F). More nitrogen facts. Around 1% of the sun's mass is oxygen.

Age - 10 years School: Sharda Mandir Res: Kamat Kinara Miramar - Goa.

Helium is lighter than the air around us so it floats, that's why it is perfect for the balloons you get at parties. More HELIUM. Carbon comes in a number of different forms (allotropes); these include diamond, graphite and impure forms such as coal.

GK Facts

By Arundhati Rane There are some rainbows that are colourless .they are called fogbows ,and are formed when the sun shines through a fog the drops of water in a fog are too small to split up light into its different colours so the fogbow is in white colour

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Giant squids have the largest eyes in the animal kingdom .their eyes are 25 to40 centimetere about the size of a dinner plate.

The biggest baby on the planet is the baby blue whale. It drinks up to 500 liters of milk a day ,weighs as much as 30 people put together and is the size of two minivans .

Kids corner section is designed to encourage your kids to express the knowledge they have through this medium. We welcome any contribution coming from kids age between 5 years to 12 years. kindly send your contribution to goaprism@gmail.com every entry will win a surprise gift from Goa Prism publications.

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: JAI HO : Salman Khan, Tabbu, Suniel Shetty, Danny Denzopa, Daisy Shah, Sana Khan, Mohnish Behl, Mahesh Manjrekar : Sohail Khan : Action : NOT RATED YET

Jai, role is played by none other than Mr. Salman Khan, the Arnold Schwarzenegger of Indian film industry he played the role of an upright common man is fighting a solitary war against corruption and injustice.(as usual demand from Indian viewers) Honest and incorruptible, he has made it his mission to help as many people as he can. His mantra is quite simple - help somebody and then request that person to lend a helping hand to somebody else thus forming an ever growing circle of people helping each other. (this formula seems to be very new in the storyline) In a strange twist of fate, he finds himself pitted against a powerful politician and his vile family. Jai who is an ex army officer, will not shy away from a battle, however bloody it may get and firmly believes that you do not have to wear an uniform to serve your country. As the politician unleashes his violent goons on brave heart Jai, Geeta, Jai's sister, realises the horrific consequences this can have on her brother and the rest of their family.

She persuades a reluctant Jai to make peace with the politician. But when this leads to humiliation being heaped on him, Jai loses his cool and declares all out war. It is an unequal war - on side stand the politician with his numerous henchmen and on one side is Jai - alone.

But unknown to him, a silent revolution is taking place. The voiceless public, he has helped in the past, is gathering force. It finally has a voice and this voice cannot...will not be silenced. Because Jai Ho is the resounding sound of victory...Jai Ho is the warrior cry of someone determined to win at all cost..thoguh still time is there for this movie to hit the box office but one thing is damn sure that the new twists in the story and image of Salman Khan will surely make this movie a blockbuster.

The movie is produced & Directed by Mr. Sohail Khan along with Mr. Sunil Lulla under the reputed banner of Eros International and surely promises lots of entertainment. The music scored by Sajid – Wajid duo. There are lots of promising things are shouldering this movie and full entertainment is assure……releasing in the end of Jan 2014 in the theatre near you………….

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: YAARIYAN : Divya Khosla Kumar : Pritam (Guest Composer), Mithoon, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Arko Pravo Mukerjee : Yo Yo Honey Singh, Benny Dayal, Shefali Alvares, Mohammed Irfan, Gajendra Verma, Neha Kakkar, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Arijit Singh, Monali Thakur, K K, Vishal Dadlani, Tulsi Kumar, Anupam Amod : EROS Music : ****

Indeed a very special film for T-Series' head honcho, Bhushan Kumar, YAARIYAN, marks the debut directorial venture of his beautiful wife, ex actress turned director, the versatile Divya Khosla Kumar. Naturally expectation are high from the host of top music directors like Pritam (guest composer), Mithoon, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Arko Pravo Mukerjee and Anupam Amod to come up with an album that does justice to the consistently high quality melodious and chartbusting music that is synonym with T-Series! YAARIYAN stars fresh young faces and is obviously youth oriented. So let's plug on and hear for ourselves what they have for us!

Beach, sun & sand and friends, the perfect setting for an all out youthful, zesty and highly rhythmic celebration/party number, the hip hop ''Sunny Sunny'' rendered superbly by Yo Yo Honey Singh and Neha Kakkar. The buddy bonhomie track will surely catch on like fire. Poignant, melodic and heart touching, the soulful ''Baarish'' sung by Mohammad Irfan and Gajendra Verma is a gem of a number and hats off to Mithoon for composing as well as penning down the number. Yo Yo Honey Singh leads the pack with his super hit rap along with Benny Dayal and Shefali Alvares in the youthful pyjama party song, ''ABCD'', composed by guest composer Pritam that has the potential to become an anthem for all college going students and young gen. The highlight of the track is the easily identifiable and apt lyrics that would be loved by the young gen. A chartbuster in every sense!

The mood is blissful as one encounters Arko Pravo Mukerjee's, ''Allah Waariyan'', the sad separation number, longing for the beloved is portrayed effectively through pure unadulterated melody and all Hindustani musical arrangements. Shafqat Amanat Ali sails through the number with ease and elan. ''Meri Maa'' is a novel tribute to mother, soft rock style! And it is unique indeed as the emotional quotient is easily palpable/ascertainable without any high drama and is aided by some lovely lyrics that are so simple yet so very effective. KK sings like a rock star in concert, just perfect! ''Mujhe Ishq Se'' by Tulsi Kumar and Gajendra Verma is almost an unplugged version of ''Baarish'' with minimal music arrangements (lovely piano and guitar) in the background.

The album ends with the ''Yaariyan'' mashup by Kiran Kamath, and as is the norm it is a combination or potpourri of all the songs of the album. Summing up, the album of YAARIYAN is a musical delight, the sort one expected from the house of T-Series. All the music directors have done a very good job and have composed songs in keeping with the script and narrative. ''Baarish'', ''Allah Waariyan'' are our picks although ''ABCD'' and ''Sunny Sunny'' are sure shot chartbusters. The music will surely climb the charts and aid first time director Divya Khosla Kumar and her team in ensuring a decent opening when YAARIYAN releases all over on 10th January.

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