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08
May

Fun with French

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09
May

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30
May

Clever ways Goans prepare for the monsoons

At a particular time of the year, rain clouds roll overhead and water the land of Goa heralding the monsoon season. As beautiful as this season is, some ingredients and other things aren’t available at that time. Many locals of Goa start collecting twigs, wood, and coconut shells, and carry it home to use as firewood before the rains hit. Sheryl Gonsalves | NT GoGoaNow Here are some other ways Goans deal with the rainy season:- – Chillies: Drying red chillies (Kashmiri, musureo, Moira chillies) in the sun and storing them. – Coriander seeds/ jeera/ turmeric: Mix salt and water in a vessel. Put the coriander seeds in that water and mix well. Take it out from the water and leave it in the sun to dry. You can do the same with jeera (cumin) and whole haldi. This is to avoid insects from attacking it during the moist rainy weather. – Dry seafood: Goans store dry fish and dry prawns as there may be fish scarcity during the monsoons. – Pulses: They dry pulses like beans (vousane) and small white beans (meerulio) in the sun. – Tamarind: Remove the tamarind seeds and discard, apply salt, and pound a little […]

07
May

A chat with a young crochet enthusiast

Ornella Menezes, a teen from Colvale, loves to keep herself busy. She creates crochet jewellery which was even showcased for the Schulen Fernandes for Wendell Rodricks Zentangle Collection at the Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week in Delhi. She tells NT GoGoaNow that her normal days consisted of school and homework but now, during the lockdown, a lot of her time has been freed up for crochet. While everyone else’s businesses have been negatively affected, Ornella reveals that her sales increased in the midst of the lockdown days. The crochet items she usually creates are doilies, table runners, jewellery, and centrepieces. A day in her life consists of mostly creating crochet works, playing the piano, paper quilling, and taking online singing classes. The free time helped her get a lot more ideas by taking inspiration from Pinterest posts. She hardly gets bored and enthusiastically says: “I’m looking forward to buying new threads” for her crochet works. Sheryl Gonsalves | NT GoGoaNow Picture Credit – SHIVANG MISHRA II NTGOGOANOW

07
May

D’ziners owner gets Candid

If you live in Goa, you have probably seen D’ziners- a bespoke tailoring clothing store. Andrew Fernandes, the proprietor, has a little chat with NT GoGoaNow to share what changes have happened in his life.  Sheryl Gonsalves – NT GoGoaNow Picture Credit – Shivang Mishra I NT GoGoaNow Andrew used to be a very busy man. He used to start with his Margao store and end up at his Mapusa store. Now he uses his time to play badminton, help out in the kitchen, pray with his family, and spend time with the Bible. He even worked on some paintings which have Biblical themes. Andrew opens up about his difficulties and shares that he may have to close down some of his stores as he’s currently unable to pay the rent, electric bills, and salaries. He reveals, “We are hardly getting customers. Clothing is a lifestyle business. Now, food is more important for people than clothes.” Also, there are no events for people to dress up for. When things are well in the future, Andrew has a dream of using his beautiful Benaulim house to open up a boutique restaurant. He says, “No one can predict anything. I’m looking forward […]

06
May

Award-winning musician talks about life now

Music is a language everybody understands. Alvaro Pereria, the musician who has helped boost classical Western music in Goa, talks to NT GoGoaNow about his days during the past few weeks. Sheryl Gonsalves – NT GoGoaNow This Goa State Cultural Award holder spent his days mostly playing badminton, reading, and practicing classical music. He was supposed to perform at a music concert in June but it had to be called off due to the pandemic. “We worked on a whole new Schubert trio (for the concert) to try something new. It takes more than forty minutes to perform,” Alvaro reveals. They also practiced Beethoven pieces and a Mozart trio. Alvaro usually composes church music and performs at weddings but all that is now cancelled. He feels that music can help quite a lot and didn’t find the lockdown boring. He says, “Inspiration is there everyday whether there is a lockdown or not.”

06
May

Smoothie Recipes from Taj Hotels

Chefs share smoothie recipes to beat the heat.  GRANOLA & FRUIT SMOOTHIE Ingredients:1 banana sliced1 apple medium (Peeled & Diced)1/3 cup plain Greek yoghurt1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder1tbsp. maple syrup or honey1 tbsp. flaxseed powder1/2 cup granola1/4 cup ice Method:Crush granola coarsely in the blenderAdd Greek yoghurt, soy milk, and honey to blend it wellAdd the rest of the ingredients and blend until smoothVoila! Granola smoothie is ready AVOCADO SUPER SMOOTHIE Ingredients: 1/2 cup of almonds & walnuts1 ½ – 2 cups of spinach leaves chopped1 firm ripe avocado 1 ½ cups almond milk 1tbsp. of liquid apple syrup or honey1tbsp. sunflower seeds1tbsp. pumpkin seeds Method:Add mixed nuts (almond & Walnut), sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds in a blender and blend it wellAdd spinach, avocado & soya milk in a blender. Blend until smoothAdd liquid apple syrup or honey and blend it for another 10 seconds.Pour into glasses and serve. PEANUT BUTTER AND HONEY OAT SMOOTHIE (from Executive Chef Nitin Mathur, Taj Santacruz) Ingredients: 2 cups of rolled oats (pan-roasted)½ yoghurt1 cup almond milk1 large banana3tbsp. peanut butter2 tablespoons honey1tbsp flaxseed powder   Instructions: Place oats in blender and processPour milk into a blender and allow processed oats to soften in […]

05
May

Catching up with playwright Isabel Vas – Life during Lockdown

Goa got to see wonderful English plays because of a certain creative lady called Isabel Vas. NT GoGoaNow catches up with her to find out what she’s been up to these days. Sheryl Gonsalves – NT GoGoaNow “During the lockdown I was alone. Traffic had stopped. Everything was completely silent. The silence brought the birds back into my garden which I enjoyed. For some days I wasn’t able to get groceries but something wonderful happened. Neighbours and other people helped me get food which was very touching,” Isabel reveals. She kept herself occupied with a bit of reading, gardening, and writing. The days were peaceful and relaxing and she used to sit quietly and enjoy the silence. Isabel reveals that she was holding auditions for a new play of hers, but it got cancelled. Having any plays now is a big question mark for her. She has noticed that people like writers, painters, and musicians have become extremely creative during these days. “Coming up with a play is a slow process so I haven’t done anything specific,” says Isabel. She misses her students at Goa University. When asked about the future, Isabel replies: “I’m looking forward to changes in this […]

05
May

A talk with a lady who creates Beauty out of Waste

“I’m looking forward to a new normal. I haven’t thought that far ahead. Let’s take one step at a time and this too shall pass,” says Sharmila regarding the lockdown and the Covid-19 situation. Sheryl Gonsalves – NT GoGoaNow Sharmila, the owner of ‘Kitsch Bits’ creates beautiful items out of waste material. The pandemic affected her sales, which she expected, as nowadays people are more careful with their money because of the economic situation.  During the lockdown, her time was spent doing housework, practicing woodburning, different painting techniques, experimenting with new waste products, and creating new looks for her works. The lockdown wasn’t boring for her. She even tried to knead her own bread when bread wasn’t available. However, Sharmila did get frustrated sometimes as she didn’t always have the material she needed to create her craftworks. All the housework led to tiredness, but what made her feel good was performing kind acts like feeding stray animals. She had plans to go to France this October but unfortunately had to cancel her trip. Sharmila suggests buying groceries once a week and carpooling instead of coming and going to the market so often and causing more pollution. She says: “We need […]

02
May

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 […]

02
May

When a fashion designer is in lockdown…

Life changed a lot as a lockdown was imposed on Goa. Some people loved the free time while others got jittery. Philu Martins, a fashion designer from Goa, speaks to NT GoGoaNow about her life during lockdown. Sheryl Gonsalves | NT GoGoaNow Picture Credit – Shivang Mishra I NT GOGOANOW There is quite a difference between Philu’s daily routine before the lockdown and now. The bubbly fashion designer keeps herself busy with reading, housework, and exercises. “It’s a much healthier lifestyle. I’m eating more nutritious food and I love playing with my lovely dogs.” Philu doesn’t think she’s a good cook but that hasn’t stopped her from trying out Goan recipes. “I really miss going out but this is a much required break which allows me to spend time with my family, and we are praying together and eating together. I’m blessed to have this housewife experience and I’m enjoying but I wouldn’t want it to last forever,” she reveals.  Philu also misses her clients, staff, working with weavers, and the practical part of being a fashion designer as her workshop is closed but she grateful for the holiday. For Easter Sunday she was supposed to have a fashion show […]

05
April

Covid- 19 Awareness

MYTHS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus. There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases. The normal human body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the external temperature or weather. Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Your normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower. Actually, taking a hot bath with extremely hot water can be harmful, as it can burn you. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose. The new coronavirus cannot be transmitted through goods manufactured in China or any country reporting COVID-19 cases. Even though the new coronavirus can stay on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days (depending on the type of surface), it is very unlikely that the virus will persist on a surface after being moved, traveled, […]

04
April

Who says a lockdown should be boring?

Are you one of those people under lockdown going crazy with boredom indoors? Here are some ideas to help you make your time at home fun and productive:   Catch up with family and friends There must be people you haven’t spoken to for a long time. Call them and recollect cherished memories together. Reach to those who are alone and support them during these times.   Learn something new Sometimes life gets so busy that we don’t get time for other things. Learn to play that piano that’s gathering dust in your house or practice new dance moves by watching online videos. Try your hand at stitching, embroidery, etc. You can even complete an online course, take up the task of speaking a new language, learn to do basic home repairs, programming, carpentry, and so much more.   Have an indoor photo-shoot This is an idea which can be loved by smartphone owners having social media accounts. Take selfies, dress up if needed, and capture creative photos indoors by making use of props, shadows, using window light diffused with shutters, taking macro shots of objects, etc. There are a lot of ideas online where people use items like sieves, […]

24
May

A slice of Mediterranean goodness

Tucked away in the village of Assagao, Qlay is grabbing attention for its sensational dining experience Danuska Da Gama | NT Mediterranean food has several benefits, including preventing cardiovascular diseases and ensuring an increased lifespan. The fresh ingredients and cooking methods have made this cuisine popular. After their successful food experiments in Delhi, chef Mithun Tyagi and the owners Ankit and Nikhil chose Goa to be the destination for their Mediterranean kitchen, bar and grill. Located on the main road that connects Assagao to Siolim, Qlay is large and inviting. The landmark is the huge banyan tree that cannot be missed and which is part of the restaurant. The Mediterranean kitchen, grill and bar have a lot of greenery and with a pottery wall. The cabana seating, low day beds, and loungers make it easy for you to relax. The Indo-Portuguese and soft Mediterranean-inspired design gives calms one the moment you set foot here. Tyagi, who is on his feet delighting customers with the food, chooses local, fresh produce, besides importing ingredients staple to the cuisine that cannot be sourced here. Infused cocktails are a thing here and learning the process of how these cocktails are infused with coffee or […]

23
May

Flying high

Mayur Uday Deshpande conducts workshops for students in drone making. NT KURIOCITY learns more about him and drones KALYANI JHA | NT  An electronics and communication engineer from the KLE College of Engineering and Technology, Belagavi, Mayur Uday Deshpande is an entrepreneur, who also has three years’ experience in drones and robotics. He is the co-founder of Mouserise, a start-up developing new-age smartphone charging accessories, which takes up most of his time. But on weekends and during his free time, he shares his expertise in robotics and drones by conducting workshops for students. “This started in 2017. I had good knowledge of robotics and Arduino programming and side-by-side engineering was going on. Along with my friends in engineering college, I used to organise workshops in robotics and drones. I started again in 2022 after a gap of two years, taking classes on weekends and during the summer,” says Deshpande. When he was a student, drones were not commonly used. They had just been introduced in the market and had a reputation as a luxury asset. “In foreign countries, there are RC (remote control) groups that make remote control aircraft models. A company called DJI had just started building professional-level videographer […]

23
May

Building bright futures

Rotary EduExpo ‘23, to be held on May 20 and May 21, showcases an educational bouquet to students in pursuit of a bright future RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT Rotary EduExpo ‘23 is a curated exhibition that endeavours to showcase institutions of higher learning, both nationally and internationally, to students in Goa and nearby areas. It is for those desirous of pursuing higher education in sciences, humanities, computer applications, law, visual arts, finance, aviation, sports and sports management, architecture, health care management, hotel management and other verticals in the ever-evolving sphere of education. Leading universities, consultancy firms, hospitality institutes and aviation institutes have confirmed their participation. The Expo is being held on May 20 and 21 at the Don Bosco Oratory in Panaji. It will be inaugurated on May 20 by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in the presence of Panaji Mayor, Rohit Monserrate, deputy mayor Sanjeev S. Naik, district governor of Rotary Club of Panaji Venkatesh Deshpande and IPDG Rotary Club of Panaji, Gaurish Dhond. Followed by a panel discussion on ‘Education & Career Enrichment Opportunities’, featuring founder and managing director of Kineco Limited Shekhar Sardesai, director of Mines & Geology Suresh Shanbhogue, director of Goa Institute of Management Ajit Parulekar, senior […]

23
May

Parlez-vous français?

To be organised by the French Institute in India, the International Training for Teachers of French 2023 in Goa aims to create a better teaching methodology The French Institute in India (Institut Français en Inde – IFI), in collaboration with Goa University, has announced the organisation of the International Training for Teachers of French 2023, which will take place from May 22 to May 26. This training will host around 70 teachers of French from India and neighbouring countries. Since 2015, this is the 8th edition of the programme organised by the French Institute in India. All participants will attend a training of 30 hours (2×15-hour modules) during the week on specific aspects of teaching methodology. The training programme will be conducted by four expert trainers from France and India. The training programme will cover a variety of topics such as introducing the Francophone world in French language classes, using phonetics to improve pronunciation, developing a systematic and efficient lesson plan adapted to Indian language class, teaching grammar in an action-oriented approach, developing learners› oral skills, and using assessment to improve the learning process. The opening ceremony will be held on May 22 at 9 a.m. in the presence of […]

08
May

Fun with French

Alliance Française is organising a Fun with French Summer Camp for Kids. The online course will be held from May 8 to June 2 (Monday to Friday 9 a.m. -10 a.m.) while the offline course will be held from May 15 to May 26 (Monday to Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Fees: Rs. 1500. Details: 9529497005/ pedagogy.panjim@afindia.org

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09
May

Mangoholic treats

Goa Baking Company is organising a spread of mango delights till May 31 between 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Goa Marriott Resort and Spa. Details: 832665600. (Image used for representational purpose only)

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16
May

Sizzling hot

Enjoy a unique fusion of Indian and Portuguese flavours at The Smokin Summer Sizzlers Festival which is on at Feliz, DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Panaji till May 30, 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. The menu includes vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and vegan options from peri peri to chicken cafreal, teriyaki steak, kingfish rechado, and a special vegan tofu sizzler. These piping hot plates will be served with saffron pilaf rice, potato wedges, and sautéed vegetables. Details: 9607975316/ 0832 6719234/ 0832 2491900.

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22
May

Improve writing

A handwriting improvement class is being organised for 7 years and above from May 22 to 28 between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kaleidoscope of Life, Caranzalem. Details: 9823837351/9921844545.

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24
May

Call for artist applications

Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts invites applications for its Artist-In-Residence Lab (AIR-L), programme beginning September 2023. The last date for submission is June 5. Details: 9370675100/ info@sgcfa.org.

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28
May

Dance contest

Ganga Zuari Academy is organising an All Goa Dance Contest, ‘Ballerina 2023’ on May 28. The last date to receive video entries for dance and nomination for the ‘Social Goodness Award’ is May 15. Details: 7875148364/ 9890693486 / www.gangazuari.org

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30
May

Book Launch

Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Porvorim is organising the book launch of ‘The Quest for Goa: History and Heritage of Goa from Ancient Times to 2019’, authored by Dr. Sharmila Pais and professor Prajal Sakhardande on May 30 at 5.30 p.m. at their premises. Details: 2417772.

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