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Goa Marriott Resort and Spa held their annual cake mixing ceremony on the 20th of October. The event also coincided with the International Chefs Day. The event started off with a brunch which was then followed by the cake mixing ceremony. The brunch had laid out different dishes from different cuisines with the accompaniment of live music. The cake mixing ceremony was held post-brunch with a tub full of dry fruits along with aromatic spices. The members along with the hotel staff then mixed the dry fruits with rum and whiskey. The mixed contents would be kept for fermenting and used for sweets baked during Christmas. A mini flea market was also held for those interested in shopping.

Author of ‘Become healthy or extinct’, a book about reversing chronic illnesses with integrated natural therapy; Darryl D’Souza has followers in over 200 countries. He will share his knowledge and experience on health, well-being, and food, at the next Navhind Times workshop on Sunday, November 3, at Dempo House, Panaji. NT BUZZ gets you details Maria Fernandes | NT BUZZ An engineer by profession, Darryl D’Souza today is considered a health expert. In a strange way, the 14-years of ill-health he suffered led him to the world of medicine, alternative health therapy, and metaphysics of the human body. A near-fatal attack of pneumonia when he was 20 followed by a severe attack of amoebiasis a couple of years later along with several gastro-intestinal problems, piles (requiring surgical intervention), systemic candidiasis, blood toxicity and an incurable skin problem, intensified his interest and of course the necessity to find a solution to his chronic ailments. “I did my best to get cured using conventional systems of medicine like allopathy, homoeopathy, and Ayurveda, giving each system over two years to work on me, but nothing succeeded. I was also administered intravenous drugs, jungle creams and lotions, and received energy-healing treatments, to no avail. […]

A Walk for Freedom had been held on the 19th of October which aimed at bringing awareness against slavery still prevalent in our Country and around the world. The event was held at Kala Academy. The start and end point of this event was at Kala Academy, and the participants walked through Dayanand Bandodkar Marg back to the end point. Chief Guest of the event, Beena Phillip, the founder of Bethesda Life Center commented saying, “You don’t have to be a social worker to end trafficking. If you see something suspicious, report it to childline (1089) or the police and you have done our part.” The event started off with about 150 participants taking an oath to do anything within their means to help curtail slavery. Many students from Don Boscos, Carmel College of women, Goa University participated in this movement as well. The lead partner in the Goa’s first Walk for Freedom is the Bethesda Life Center. The walk for freedom is an initiative by A21 in partnership with more than 150 NGOs all over India.

A shola handicraft exhibition is being held from the 17th to the 19th of October at Sadhana Dell’ Arte Merces. Shola is a traditional handicraft practice hailing from Bengal. The exhibition has laid out many different shola artifacts starting from simple designs to intricate designs. The shola craft is also very earth-friendly and is made out of the plants of a tree. The products are eco-friendly, biodegradable and durable. Shola plants grow in waterlogged areas during the monsoons. Speaking on the exhibition Dr. Meenakshi Martins commented saying, “I’m really glad being a part of this. Being an artist myself, I find it important that we should preserve individual culture. The work here is very touching and needs hard work and dedicated craftsmanship. It’s great being a support to such craftsmen and helping them in being on their feet” Traditionally idols and ornamentation were made out of Shola. There are also many myths associated with this craft. It is said that the “Manasar Chali” or the fan of snake hoods around the head of the goddess Manasa, is made out of Shola in North Bengal.