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Tour Goa in a helicopter!
Who knew flying high had so many benefits? Hawk Soaring Aerospace Pvt Ltd has started premium helicopter services in Goa for the first time. Here are the services they offer: Executive Charters Relish the flexibility of your schedule and achieve more on your business trips through exclusive day-trip charters! Interstate Transfers Reduce distances and do more on your workday or holiday as you smoothly travel across interstate borders! Airport Transfers Reduce travel time and avoid traffic jams as you fly from Mopa and Dabolim airports to your resort in air-conditioned comfort! Customised Heli Tours Delight in fascinating vistas and a Hawk’s eye view of Goa and explore places such as Hampi, Kolhapur and Shirdi like never before! Joy Ride (Per Person) *8000/-only Feel the adrenaline rush as you glide through the sky in an exhilarating 10-minute joyride across the State in the classic Agusta 119! (Time Slot: 11 am -12 pm, 3 pm – 4 pm.)
‘Rediscover Goa’ with Airbnb and experience the true beauty of the sunshine state
*A week long celebration of all things Goan announced in collaboration with Goa Tourism Department* Airbnb in collaboration with the Goa Tourism Department, launches ‘Rediscover Goa’, a week-long celebration of Goa’s vast cultural diversity beyond its beaches and dazzling nightlife. Cultre, a creative and cultural enterprise that seeks to promote India’s pluralistic cultural heritage through content, products and experiences has been onboarded as the knowledge partner to help curate the experiences and bring to life all things Goan. … The ‘Rediscover Goa’ celebration will take place from December 12-18, and will offer 20+ specially curated unique Airbnb Experiences hosted by local experts highlighting the eclectic culture, rich heritage, musical traditions, culinary delicacies and thriving landscapes of Goa across the Northern and Southern districts of the state. … This week-long celebration of Goa and its culture aims to highlight how the state’s inherited traditions and cultural legacy form the basis of Goan living even in this day and age. The experiences will not only let one indulge in the many bounties of Goa but also help engage with the vibrant local culture. The existing pockets of lesser-known curiosities that make Goa unique will now be accessible for all enthusiasts to experience. […]
India’s Jazz Festival is back in Goa this year
The Jazz India Circuit (JIC) is all set to come to Goa on November 30th and December 1st at the International Centre Goa (ICG) Dona Paula. The JIC is a one-stop destination to hear the newest and most diverse jazz acts. The event is organized by Teamwork Arts and has a stellar line-up of jazz artists. Other than that a series of music workshops, interactive experiential spaces, a bustling flea market, and a vibrant food court with flavors from all over the globe and a feast of art and craft activities. Speaking about the Goa leg of JIC 2019, Sanjoy K. Roy, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, said, “The JIC celebrates the best of contemporary jazz bringing new idioms and the innovative spirit of jazz to the forefront for Indian audiences. JIC Goa showcases experimental jazz that blends diverse genres like punk, funk, hip-hop, folk and world music.”
Mayem Lake has now been made more tourist- friendly
Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, inaugurated the beautification and up-gradation works undertaken at Mayem Lake on 27th August 2019. He also launched the Bungee Jumping Site there. Mayem Lake is a famous tourist spot for boating or just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. The works undertaken include the development of approach road and parking area for around 57 cars, 40 two-wheelers and 10 tourist buses with a 12m wide approach road. A ticketing booth and tourist information office has been put up at the entrance. The walkway lets the differently-abled move around freely. There is a natural trail, where people can feel and experience the lake view and natural beauty. The existing lake retaining wall and parapet has also been strengthened. Picnic spots have also been developed. Children can enjoy in the play area with swings, see-saw, slopes, etc. To add to the fun, there is now an air-conditioned mirror maze, a duck house, and an amphitheatre (with a capacity for 120 people which can be increased to 200) for showcasing the local folk and cultural dances. Other facilities include a souvenir shop, potter huts to promote local artisans, landscaping, drinking water facility, restaurants, etc. 20 new boats and a jetty with a terminal building for queuing purpose and lakeside […]
Art News
The 54th IFFI has a VFX and Tech Pavilion!
The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated the VFX and Tech Pavilion at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. This is the first time that the VFX and Tech Pavilion has been established as part of Film Bazaar history by NFDC at IFFI. The pavilion will showcase some of the most dynamic, immersive, and cutting-edge advances in filmmaking technology in the fields of animation, visual effects, virtual reality, and CGI. During the inauguration, the Minister inspected various sections of the Pavilion, including the Cine Museum, Viewing Zones of Amazon Prime and Netflix, among others. He also took a demonstration of full-frame Cinema Line Cameras of Sony and interacted with young filmmakers selected under the 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow initiative. Additionally, he interacted with selected authors in the Book to Box section of the Tech Pavilion. I&B Minister taking a live demonstration of full frame Cine Camera n a recent statement, Shri Thakur highlighted how India has grown from being the 10th to the 5th largest media and entertainment economy, which he described as phenomenal. He also expressed confidence that with the talent and volume of film and media content produced […]
Goa-based musician ‘Discokid’ to perform at Serendipity Arts Festival 2023
Among the eight exceptional music artists handpicked for the B-side Music Production Residency programme, ‘Discokid’, a Goa-based musician will be performing at the Serendipity Arts Festival 2023. The 11-day workshop concluded in Olaulim recently and was organised by the Serendipity Arts Foundation. The eight artists namely Dzerouengmit Lepcha, Fatima Hakeen (Discokid), Lenix Lobo, Hasan Shahrukh, Govi, Ashel Unger, Rushaki Ghosh and Medhaj Dempo, delved deep into the intricacies of music production using Ableton Live, a digital audio workstation during the residency, which formally culminated on October 20. The residency was mentored by industry experts, including Jay Pei, Megha Balani, SHFT and Puneesh Suri. Fatima Hakeen aka ‘Discokid’ is a musician and producer based out of Goa and has been featured in well-known online music shows like Mixmag Goa and Worldwide FM. Over the eleven-day intensive program, the participants explored a myriad of techniques, from working with audio clips and MIDI basics to advanced production methods, honing their skills and collectively broadening their creative horizons. “Each participant brings a unique flavour to the table: from Dzerouengmit Lepcha’s soulful melodies to Discokid’s groovy beats, Lenix Lobo’s experimental sounds and Govi’s fusion of Carnatic vocals with indie and alternative genres. Hasan Shahrukh, with his expertise in […]
Serendipity Arts announces Public Grant for Goan artists
Goan artists whose works explore ecology and land can now utilise their artistic processes to create public art projects based in Panaji funded by a public grant instituted by Serendipity Arts, organisers of the noted Serendipity Arts Festival. ‘The Island That Never Gets Flooded’ is Serendipity Arts’ attempt to create artistic interventions in the state capital and allows for embedded and site-specific artistic projects which enables a shift in perception of urban spaces and adds an imaginative layering to the city’s architecture. The Grant encourages artists whose practice is drawn to exploring issues related to the ecology and land to apply for the grant with new bold projects or adaptations of existing works. Its objective is to create activations focussing on developing practices that propose ecological alternatives through materials and processes, exploring local knowledge systems, building community engagement, highlighting environmental movements, among others. A grant of up to Rs. 3 lakh each will be awarded to four selected artists based out of Goa. Serendipity Arts is also keen on projects that engage with immersive technologies to engage with public spaces. These projects can be for any stage of the artistic process including creation, commissioning, presentations, touring, training, residencies, and engagement […]
In-conversation with Subodh Kerkar – Life during Lockdown
Why should you talk about art during the coronavirus? Subodh Kerkar, founder of Museum of Goa, answers this question while in conversation with NT GoGoaNow – “Art helps a lot during lockdown. Things like music, drawing, and cinema, makes life more bearable and enjoyable. Art is what makes us human.” Sheryl Gonsalves | NT GoGoaNow Subodh reveals that he’s been working on five children’s books which he didn’t get time for before. He has spent his lockdown days reading, drawing, and having online lectures for schools. This passionate artist is also studying art education for children and is trying to come up with new syllabi for kids. He is inspired by an eye-opening book that says that a person doesn’t have to be an artist to teach children art. “I’ve never had a better time in my life than this past 1 month. Because of the uninterrupted time, I’ve done a lot more works this month than I’ve done in the past 1 year,” Subodh says. Normally he used to work at his museum till 7 pm or later, but now he walks near the fields of Saligao everyday for 3-4 hours and has lost weight. When asked about the […]
Music
Theatre, Indian music, and more…
The Kalarang festival will be held from October 12 to 16 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao The Kalarang festival 2023 that aims to bring national talent to the Goan audience is back again with five days of events including two theatre performances. The festival will be held at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, from October 12 till 16 and is being organised by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, and the Kalangan Centre for Performing Arts, Margao. The inaugural which will be done at the hands of film actress Padma Shri Asha Parekh with minister for art and culture Govind Gaude presiding over the ceremony. Margao MLA Digambar Kamat and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai will be the guests of honour. Post this, at 7.30 p.m., Swarpradnya Pandit Milind Raikar known for playing in a unique ‘gayaki style’ consisting of melodious, soothing, and soulful tones will present ‘Colors of Violin’, a violin symphony orchestra. He is the first Indian violinist to receive the Civitella Ranieri Fellowship, Italy, and to perform in ‘Bang On A Can’, New York. He has many albums to his credits such as ‘Guruvandana’ which was nominated for the GIMA 2015, Tranquility, and Milap to name a […]
A tribute to the cashew
Dedicated to the people of Goa, Goan musician O’luv has come out with his new music video ‘The CASHEW song of Goa’ Goan musician O’luv has released his new music video single ‘The CASHEW song of Goa’ on his YouTube channel O’luv Goa. The video has been created over a span of three months, with site visits to understand the process and to draw inspiration for the lyrics and to create the visuals. From the picking of the tree-ripened cashew apples with the ‘tochni’ or ‘kantto’ [ a stick with a spur or thorn near the tip], to the separation of the nut from the cashew apple for the extraction of the juice at the ‘kollbi’, to the fermentation and the two distillations at the ‘battie’ using the traditional clay-pot ‘lavnni’ as the condenser, most of the processes involved are covered in a song. The aim of the song is to celebrate the cashew (anacardium occidentale) that came from Brazil and became one of our own in Goa. We have found a number of uses for the tree, its nut and the cashew apple and it is now an integral part of the Goan culture and traditions. It is used […]
Into the mind of Kamlakar Naik- An Indian Classical Music Vocalist
Kamlakar Naik is a kind-hearted man who is an Indian classical music vocalist. His style is Khayal singing and belongs to the Agra style of music. He has performed in many places and music conferences like Surashri Kesarbai Kerkar Smriti Sangeet Samaroh, Sawai Gandharv, and Sangeet Samorah. Naik says that nowadays in Goa, people lean more towards light classical music or Western & Indian classical music fusions. He says: “I’m not interested in music fusions. I concentrate on pure classical music which I received from my gurus.” Some of his gurus were Ratnakantji Ramnathkar, Pt. V.R Athavaleji, and Jitendra Abhishekiji. He’s been involved in classical music for approximately 50 years. Kamlakar feels that Indian classical music has definitely changed in Goa and India over the years as each artist has his own imagination and capacity and makes his contribution to the classical music industry which changes the music. “I enjoy performing. I am totally involved in the performance. I always think that every performance is an examination for me,” Naik enthusiastically states. He continues,“ One must also learn the theory of music apart from practical. There are theoretical rules for presenting melodies. One melody can be performed even for 60 minutes […]
Parikrama knowledge terminus to host revolutionary sounds of Goa
Parikrama Knowledge Terminus (PKT) in collaboration with Department of Art and Culture will host its annual event on June 18, from 7 p.m. onwards at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali. Themed on the revolutionary sounds of Goa, the event ‘18 June Collective’ aims at exploring various folk songs and dances of the state. The event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant and Minister for Art and Culture, Govind Gaude. The event will be dedicated to former deputy speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly and litterateur Vishnu Surya Wagh. For the event, PKT has curated ten live performances of various artistes. In addition, the event will witness the participation of ten institutions from around Goa engage with 150 artistes on stage. ‘18 June Collective’ will feature notable artistes such as Shruti Bhosale, Tushar Kamat, Malcom D’costa and Divya Naik. Other artistes performing in groups include Sindhuraj Kamat, Raj Madgaonkar, Gayatri Patil, Suvidha Naik, Upendra Salgaonkar, Smith Naik, Chetan Naik, Gurudas Naik, Reshma Naik and others. Parikrama Knowledge Terminus is an organisation of mid-career professionals created and crafted to provide quality educational aid and professional outlook for the youngsters. Since inception, the trajectory of this organisation has been guided by the […]
Theatre
Theatre, Indian music, and more…
The Kalarang festival will be held from October 12 to 16 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao The Kalarang festival 2023 that aims to bring national talent to the Goan audience is back again with five days of events including two theatre performances. The festival will be held at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, from October 12 till 16 and is being organised by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, and the Kalangan Centre for Performing Arts, Margao. The inaugural which will be done at the hands of film actress Padma Shri Asha Parekh with minister for art and culture Govind Gaude presiding over the ceremony. Margao MLA Digambar Kamat and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai will be the guests of honour. Post this, at 7.30 p.m., Swarpradnya Pandit Milind Raikar known for playing in a unique ‘gayaki style’ consisting of melodious, soothing, and soulful tones will present ‘Colors of Violin’, a violin symphony orchestra. He is the first Indian violinist to receive the Civitella Ranieri Fellowship, Italy, and to perform in ‘Bang On A Can’, New York. He has many albums to his credits such as ‘Guruvandana’ which was nominated for the GIMA 2015, Tranquility, and Milap to name a […]
XII Lusophone Film Festival from September 29
The Consulate-General of Portugal in Goa, Fundação Oriente, CLP-Camões, and Semana da Cultura Indo-Portuguesa (Goa) are all set to organise the first edition of ‘Momentos Indo-Portugueses 2023’. The inaugural ceremony will be held on September 29, 6 p.m. at ESG, Maquinez Palace, Auditorium I, Panaji. Consul General of Portugal in Goa Isabel Raimundo will deliver the opening address. This will be followed by the first movie screening of the XII Lusophone Film Festival, ‘A Costa dos Murmúrios’ (2004) by Margarida Cardoso at 6.30 p.m. Based on a novel by Lídia Jorge, ‘A Costa dos Murmúrios’ tells the story of a young woman Evita who arrives in Mozambique at the end of the 60s and finds herself in a country devastated by the colonial war with Portugal. The film festival will be held from September 29 till October 1 and includes ten films and documentaries, all having English subtitles. September 30 will have the screenings of ‘Alentejo, Alentejo’ (2 p.m.), ‘Chuva é Cantoria na Aldeia dos Mortos’ (4 p.m.), ‘O Ano da Morte de Ricardo Reis’ (6 p.m.) and ‘Mar’ (8 p.m.). The last day will see the screenings of ‘Fordlandia Malaise’ (2 p.m.), ‘Daniel & Daniela’ (2.45 p.m.), ‘O Pai […]
A Glimpse at ‘Glory’
The first ever Konkani Sports film Glory- Go for the Goal, recently saw the launch of its audio and trailer at an event held at Fern Kadamba on Sunday. Present at the event were producer and co-director A Durga Prasad of Prasad Creations; director Tinky George, eminent footballer BrahmanandSankhwalkar; screenplay writers SaishPanondikar and Sunil Kumar; sound designer Bishwadeep Chatterjee; editor of the film Neeraj Voralia; music director Ronnie Monserrate, lyricist DrRajayPawar; singers O’luv, Acasio and Aurvile and Goa’s former winners of Santosh Trophy. Also present was Sahitya Akademi award-winner and one ofGoa’s best known Konkani fiction writer Damodar Mauzo. The movie has three songs created by Ronnie Monserrate and the lyrics are by DrRajayPawar.Speaking about the film, DurgaPrasad said that Glory is the first Konkani film to be mixed in Dolby Atmos. The film, produced by Prasad Creations, is about the Goan team which is selected for the national championship under the Coach Srinivas (Rajesh Pednekar) and their journey forward. The cast of the film includes Rajesh Pednekar as the lead actor, Salil Naik, BrijeshKakodkar, Manoj Joshi, Sachin Surlikar, Fermino Goes, Luis Bachchan, Comedian Nato, Chitra Alfonso, Veloshka, and Rohit Khandekar, playing key roles in the movie. Abhijit Salgaokar is […]
Konkani Cinema turns 69
Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) and Dalgado Konknni Academy (DKA) jointly commemorated the 69th anniversary of the first full-length Konkani film ‘Mogacho Anvddo’ which was released on April 24, 1950. It was produced by Antonio Lourenco Jerry Braganza, under the banner of ETICA PICTURES (Exchange Talkies of India, China, and Africa), and was based on the novel ‘Mogachi Odd’ by Dioginho D’Mello. Braganza’s work in the world of Konkani cinema earned him the name ‘Father of Konkani Cinema’. Speaking at the occasion, Sahitya Academy award winner Damodar Mauzo said that, “Sometimes there are wrong notions made about Goa, to clear these misunderstandings there are two ways; literature and cinema. Through cinema, we can show the people the real and good Goa. But unlike the South– Indian movies we should not over–glorify the characters or the subject.” “But at times movies like Paltadacho Munis (The Man Beyond the Bridge) by Laxmikant Shetgaonkar which won the Film Critics prize at the 34th Toronto International Film Festival was less popular amongst the Goans due to its storyline.”, added Mauzo. Adding to this President of DKA, Tomazinho Cardozo said that “instead of celebrating this day for just one day, we would like to celebrate […]
Festivals
Festa do Povo: Festival to Showcase Goan Heritage, Food, & Culture
The well-known community festival, Festa do Povo, returns to Panaji again, to promote Goan culture and heritage. The festival is coordinated through community involvement, with assistance from the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) and Imagine Panaji, along the pedestrian walkway lined with mangroves at Patto Plaza near the Spaces building. Residents from various wards in the city, who reside in heritage homes and blocks, participate in the festival’s planning. What food can you expect here? It ranges from Goan-Portuguese to Hindu Saraswat to Muslim dishes, cooked by local home chefs, Panaji restaurants, and even international chefs. The food section of the festival showcases Goa’s rich culinary diversity across various religious communities. Additionally, a special Feni bar and beverage station featuring local drinks will enhance the festive atmosphere. Day one (December 14) will feature traditional Shigmo dances and children’s craft activities curated by Bookworm, a -book store for children. Participants can enjoy a variety of performances, including the Kaustubha Ballet, the beloved Stuti Choir, the traditional dekhni dance, and enchanting melodies by the Sound of Music. On the second day, December 15, there will be brass band performances, percussion displays, and carol singing by students from Nirmala School. This […]
São Mathias Bonderam to flag off on Aug 17
The people of São Mathias, Divar will celebrate Bonderam on August 17. Preparations are in full swing for the grand celebration which will begin at 11 a.m. with the Patoinchem Fest curated by Festakar Marius Fernandes. Sharing the details, Fernandes said that the Patoinchem Fest will be held at the São Mathias Sports Club. “The fest will feature workshops and talks for all. The annual ‘jevonn’ and ‘pasoi’ will follow with active participation from the locals,” he said. A special addition to the festivities is the GED Talks. “This stands for Green Educational Talks and will feature eminent environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar talking about the tigers and Malarkar Ross Picardo,” said vice-president of Sao Mathias Sports Club Remy Almeida who appreciated the collaborated efforts of the locals, Goa Tourism, and the Department of Arts and Culture in ensuring its success. Further elaborating on the festivities, president of the Sao Mathias Sports Club, Seby Crasto stated that the evening will showcase the traditional float parade. “Lynx will be the band in attendance along with DJ Macattack, and the legendary Seby Fernandes of ‘Mira Mira’ fame with RJ Joed Almeida setting the mood for the day’s events,” he said. Bonderam promises to be […]
The 54th IFFI has a VFX and Tech Pavilion!
The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated the VFX and Tech Pavilion at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. This is the first time that the VFX and Tech Pavilion has been established as part of Film Bazaar history by NFDC at IFFI. The pavilion will showcase some of the most dynamic, immersive, and cutting-edge advances in filmmaking technology in the fields of animation, visual effects, virtual reality, and CGI. During the inauguration, the Minister inspected various sections of the Pavilion, including the Cine Museum, Viewing Zones of Amazon Prime and Netflix, among others. He also took a demonstration of full-frame Cinema Line Cameras of Sony and interacted with young filmmakers selected under the 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow initiative. Additionally, he interacted with selected authors in the Book to Box section of the Tech Pavilion. I&B Minister taking a live demonstration of full frame Cine Camera n a recent statement, Shri Thakur highlighted how India has grown from being the 10th to the 5th largest media and entertainment economy, which he described as phenomenal. He also expressed confidence that with the talent and volume of film and media content produced […]
XII Lusophone Film Festival from September 29
The Consulate-General of Portugal in Goa, Fundação Oriente, CLP-Camões, and Semana da Cultura Indo-Portuguesa (Goa) are all set to organise the first edition of ‘Momentos Indo-Portugueses 2023’. The inaugural ceremony will be held on September 29, 6 p.m. at ESG, Maquinez Palace, Auditorium I, Panaji. Consul General of Portugal in Goa Isabel Raimundo will deliver the opening address. This will be followed by the first movie screening of the XII Lusophone Film Festival, ‘A Costa dos Murmúrios’ (2004) by Margarida Cardoso at 6.30 p.m. Based on a novel by Lídia Jorge, ‘A Costa dos Murmúrios’ tells the story of a young woman Evita who arrives in Mozambique at the end of the 60s and finds herself in a country devastated by the colonial war with Portugal. The film festival will be held from September 29 till October 1 and includes ten films and documentaries, all having English subtitles. September 30 will have the screenings of ‘Alentejo, Alentejo’ (2 p.m.), ‘Chuva é Cantoria na Aldeia dos Mortos’ (4 p.m.), ‘O Ano da Morte de Ricardo Reis’ (6 p.m.) and ‘Mar’ (8 p.m.). The last day will see the screenings of ‘Fordlandia Malaise’ (2 p.m.), ‘Daniel & Daniela’ (2.45 p.m.), ‘O Pai […]
Lectures & Workshops
Learn how to eat right ~ Upcoming Session by Harpreet Pasricha
The next Navhind Times workshop on March 22 at Dempo House, Panaji, will see award-winning celebrity nutritionist and director of Diet Dr Clinic, Harpreet Pasricha, speaking about nutrition, weight loss, superfoods, etc. Participants will also get a free body composition analysis with nutrition counselling. Maria Fernandes| NT Owner and director of Diet Dr Clinic, a chain of wellness and weight loss clinics in India, Harpreet Pasricha has been in the wellness business for over 20 years. With a post-graduation in food and nutrition, a certification from International Sports Sciences Association, USA, a certified practitioner of Nutrigenomics, and a doctorate in alternative medicine, her achievements in the field of nutrition are many. Her fame as a credible lifestyle guru has established her as one of the leading nutrition experts in the country and she was awarded the International Quality Award by former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen. She was also honoured with The Best Nutritionist in India at the India’s Best Doctors Award (IBDA) for making a real difference to her clients’ lives and achieving the highest levels of excellence in her offerings. Pasricha believes that each individual has a unique constitution and her holistic approach to weight loss revolves around […]
‘Vintage and Classic Vehicles Drive’ to be held on 15 December
The Goa Vintage and Classic Vehicles Club (GVCVC) is organising its inaugural ‘Vintage and Classic Vehicles Drive’ on December 15. The rally of 30 vintage and classic cars, themed ‘GVCVC Novotel Village Vintage Drive’, will be flagged off at 9 a.m. at the hands of chairman, Dempo Group of Companies, Shrinivas Dempo from Maquinez Palace, Panaji. The rally will then proceed along Miramar to Dona Paula circle and along several villages in North Goa including Bambolim, and enter South Goa via the Zuari Bridge and continue along the villages of Sancoale, Cansaulim, Colva, Benaulim and Varca. The rally will culminate at ‘Novotel Dona Sylvia Resort’, Cavelossim, where all the vehicles participating will be displayed. A brief halt is proposed mid-way (at 25 kilometres) at Damodar Temple, near Three Kings’ Church, Cansaulim. The main objective of the drive is to create awareness among owners of such vehicles and stimulate an interest towards heritage vehicles that are presently maintained by automobile enthusiasts in Goa. Vintage vehicles are those manufactured fifty years and prior while classics include vehicles manufactured up to 1970.
All things style with Schulen Fernandes
‘Style is greater than fashion’ a workshop on the relevance of dressing right, establishing your style, investing in slow fashion and all things style, was held on Sunday, December 1 at Dempo House, Panaji. Conducted by the creative head of Wendell Rodricks, Schulen Fernandes, the workshop had a mix of participants which comprised students, homemakers, doctors, lawyers and more. Maria Fernandes | NT With a small self-introduction, Schulen briefly spoke about the advent of fashion and its relevance. “It represents every culture in the world and is an important marker of time or civilization. It is the freedom of expression and the right to choose,” she said. Through a presentation, she explained how fashion adds value to everyday life and is an industry that brings communities and worlds together. She spoke of fashion’s role in the medical field, citing the mastectomy bra as an example and how fashion helps in expression not just to make personal statements but also to bring to the fore issues that are relevant. In the segment, future of fashion, she advocated change in the minds of the designer and consumer. Stating alarming facts on how the new culture of fast fashion harms the environment, she […]
Sabreena Shah talks from the heart
In a bid to bring to the fore, ordinary individuals and their extraordinary stories and achievements, The Navhind Times organized a talk with body positive campaigner, Sabreena Shah who shared her amazing story of her trials and tribulations of living with Polycystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD) and overcoming the same. Sabreena began with a brief introduction about herself and recounted the onset of the disorder at age 15. She narrated how the first panic attack made her realize something was amiss. From the initial misdiagnosis to learning about the condition, she spoke from her heart. “When the doctor finally diagnosed I had PCOD, I was clueless about the disorder. I was terrified and thought I was going to die since I had never heard of it. There wasn’t much information about it then,” she said and went on to explain about the disorder and syndrome through a PowerPoint presentation. From the symptoms to the treatment, she spoke knowledgeably from her personal experience and in-depth study. She then spoke about the humiliation and ridicule she faced as a bearded girl and said,” It was extremely traumatic. The stares, the whispers, the grins and laughs were often just too much. There were days, […]
Shopping
Remembering Wendell
Today would’ve been the 60th birthday of Wendell Rodricks, the late fashion designer who placed the state of Goa on the world’s fashion map. A child born in Bombay with a simple lifestyle grew up to be world-famous and meet many celebrities. He was an inspiration to many, especially aspiring fashion designers. Sheryl Gonsalves| NT GoGoaNow Picture Credit – SHIVANG MISHRA | Nt GoGoaNow “From a young age people asked my advice as to the choice of a wall colour, what accessories go with a dress, decorations for a party, etc. This was at the age of seven. Later I began to draw sketches of everything from teachers to scenery. By the time I turned twenty I knew it was fashion because I began to sketch clothes. But I had to do fashion much later at 26 after a career in hotel management,” he had told NT GoGoaNow. Wendell didn’t use television, magazines, and newspapers for ideas but loved creating new things. He was known as the ‘Guru of Minimalism’ and won a Padma Shree award in his lifetime. “Goa has played a huge part in my philosophy. If I gave India minimalism, resort wear and eco-friendly clothing, it is […]
Christmas shopping
Decorating your house for Christmas can be difficult when you don’t seem to have the right decorations in place. Shop for amazing Christmas goodies at these pop-ups along with dining and music. Christmas Goodies Add a dash of deliciousness to your celebrations with an array of delectable cakes, pastries and gourmet chocolates from December 12 till December 25, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Goa Baking Company, Goa Marriott Resort and Spa. Christmas Bazaar The Women’s Forum of the YMCA, Panaji is organizing their annual Christmas bazaar on December 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Campal. Christmas linen, potted plants, traditional sweets, snacks, decorations, clothes, preserves, and more will be on sale. A clay pot decoration competition on the theme ‘The Warmth of Christmas’ for ages six to 15 will take place at 10 a.m. Jumble sale A special Christmas jumble sale that is for children and by children will be held on December 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Green Essentials, near Datta Mandir, Socorro. The stalls will include toys, books, cakes, cookies and other yummy goodies along with games to play, etc. Christmas Fair ‘Holly Jolly’ a Christmas fair will take place on December 15, 4 […]
Diwali Bonanza at Caculo Mall
Unique Creations is bringing in an exhibition titled, ‘Diwali Bonanza’. The exhibition will be held on the 12th and 13th of October at Caculo Mall, St Inez, Panjim. The exhibition will be selling various products suited for the festival of lights. Items like diyas, ethnic clothing, jewelry and much more will be put up for sale at very reasonable prices. The prices of products range from Rs. 100 to 500 for the jewelry, clothing ranges from 800 and above. There will be competitions held for women and children as well. A karaoke and lantern-making competition will be held for the children on the 12th of October. A mehendi competition will be held for the women on the 13th of October.
Fabric Collection by Manju Jalota
‘Fabric Collection’ by Manju Jalota, a clothing exhibition-cum-sale was recently held at Goa on the 10th and 11th of October 2019. The sale was held for two days at Margao and Panjim respectively. The sale exhibited different varieties of chikankari fabrics and clothing. The pricing of these fabrics is Rs. 2000 and higher. This brand hails from Lucknow and has been conducting these sales in Goa for the past 5 years. The exhibition is conducted all over India for years and has been seeing a good response. The sale is done directly through these exhibitions which cut out middle-men, part of the proceeds then go to the NGO. Speaking to Ritika, the owner of this brand, she commented saying, “The initiative was started by my mother, Manju Jalota about 25 years ago when she realized chikankari is a dying occupation in India. We’re here to try and keep the occupation alive. We are also part of an NGO which helps in empowering women across Lucknow. The NGO has about 5000 women under its wing, the revenue generated from these fabrics are distributed among these women. These women live about 50 km away from Lucknow.”
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Casino Pride wins 6A Side Corporate Football Championship
National award-winning voluntary youth organisation of Panaji, YUVA hosted the second edition of its All Goa 6A Side Corporate Football Championship at Athletic Stadium, Bambolim. Sixteen corporates based in Goa namely Godrej, Putzmeister, IFB, Alcon Auto Group, Goa Marriott, Accelya Kale, Persistent, HDFC, Indusind Bank, GFDC, FC Goa, Sai Service, GKB Vision, GKB HiTech, Casino Pride Group of Hotels participated in the tournament. Team Casino Pride Group of Hotels won the tournament defeating team HDFC. Team Casino Pride dominated from the beginning as Babu scored the opening goal followed by Suraj in the first half while Suraj and Prajyot scored one each in second half to take team Casino Pride to 4-0 lead against HDFC. Chief guest for the event was Goa International footballer, Laxmikant Kattimani. Guests of honour were YUVA founder and vice-president, Raghuvir Mahale; YUVA secretary, Akhil Prabhu Verlekar; YUVA treasurer, Shashank Sukhthankar; YUVA coordinator, Amey Shanbhag; and YUVA advisors, Amey Panvelcar, Pravin Sopte and Prashant Naik. In his address, Mahale congratulated the winners and runners up for their performance and briefed the gathering about the activities of YUVA. Kattimani along with other guests presented the second place along with the trophy and cash prize of `15,000 to […]
Deciphering cricket with Boria Majumdar
Sports journalist, sports commentator, and author of several books on Indian sports, Boria Majumdar was in Goa for the 2019 edition of Goafest. NT GoGoaNow caught up with Boria to talk cricket. AUSTIN DIAS | NT GoGoaNow This year’s IPL has seen matches go on till midnight. The slow over rates are affecting fans and journalists. Comment The most important constituency of the game is its fans. If a fan has to struggle to return home at 1 a.m. in the morning by paying four times the money for transport, if a journalist cannot write the match report as the deadline is over and his morning edition is gone, and the broadcaster cannot sell his inventory, it is unfair on them. Firstly, the BCCI has to play a greater role. There are two things that can be done. You can start matches at 7 p.m. and finish by 11.30 p.m. Secondly, penalising the erring captain on the basis of net run rate (NRR). If the penalisation is done by cutting down match fees the franchise will pay it off. If you want to hurt them use the NRR (net run rate) option. Eventually, when it comes down to the […]
Strive for Consistency: Mary Kom
To win a world championship once is no mean feat, but to win it six times is a herculean task. A testament to resilience, humility and empowerment six times World Amateur Boxing Champion Mary Kom was in conversation with sports journalist Boria Majumdar. Mary Kom opened up about her early life and her induction into boxing, the societal outlook towards women’s boxing, infrastructural challenges that she faced, etc. However, she spoke about how she kept at it without losing focus. Speaking of resilience and perseverance, Mary said, “Being a girl, it’s very difficult as women’s boxing is not introduced nationally as a sport. As a child, I used to get inspired by action movies of Jackie Chan and Akshay Kumar and always believed that if men can then why can’t women?” Speaking about the boxing scenario in India, Mary feels nothing has much change in the sport. “It is still the same. I am the same, boxing is the same. In the last seven years things have changed there have been facilities but what I see is that we don’t have champions. Only we have one two champions for so many years, there aren’t any new champions. I am not […]
When India and Pakistan play a match, it is nothing less than a war: Sehwag
Speaking on the Day 2 of Goafest 2019, Sehwag was asked if India should play Pakistan in the World Cup, he said, “There are two things which are discussed, whether we should have a war with Pakistan or not and whether we should play Pakistan in the upcoming world cup or not.” “We should do whatever is good for the nations prospect. When India and Pakistan play a match, it is nothing less than a war. We should win it and not lose it.” added Sehwag. When asked questions about the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, Sehwag replied that “I feel a leader should have the courage to take decisions, quick decisions in the interest of the country, in the interest of the Army and the interest of the police.” He also said that if people started voting for leaders and not on the basis of party lines, then “half the leaders” would not get elected.”The leaders get elected because people vote for the party. The person who can take decisions should get elected, irrespective of which party he is from,” he claimed. Ending the session on a humorous note, when asked if he intended to join politics, Sehwag replied, “I […]
