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| Goanetters annual meet in Goa is scheduled for Dec 27, 2005 @ 4pm |
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"Apostle of the Untouchables" to be beatified
23 Dec. Asia News (Italy). The Indian priest, Fr Augustinus Thevarparampil
dedicated his life to the advancement of Dalit Christians. Benedict XVI has
authorized the publication of a decree recognizing a miracle. 503 words.
http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=4929
For a photograph of him see http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/
Boats, Schools, Orphanages: a Year of PIME Aid for Tsunami Relief
23 Dec: Asia News (Italy). Orphanages, schools, bursaries, boats and
psychological support are some of the projects funded by the Pontifical
Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME) thanks to its tsunami campaign ...
2,063,992 euros was raised ... The "Rebuilding the Andamans and the
Nicobars" plan includes a complex with school and a 300-student hostel ...
"We are doing everything in our power to meet the scheduled July 1, 2006,
opening date," said Father Rodrigues from the Society of Pilar ... The
fathers of the Society of Pilar are partner in this project, which is
expected to take three years. To know more about the various projects
underway thanks to PIME's tsunami campaign see http://www.pimemilano.com/
(in Italian only). For text of article, 549 words see
http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=4952
Air Arabia and Kingfisher partner to offer low fares to the Gulf
23 Dec: Sharjah-based Air Arabia and Kingfisher Airlines today announced a
pact ... Passengers from Kolkata, Goa, Cochin, Bangalore and Delhi
(Kingfisher's destinations from Mumbai) can log on to and select any of Air
Arabia's destinations. ... The fares will result in savings of up to 30 per
cent ... the fare from Sharjah to the Indian cities will range between Rs
4,990 and 7,490.
http://news.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=199817&cat=India
The Bombay to Goa SuperStar Libra Cruise Experience
23 Dec. Business Traveller. Feature article with photographs.
http://www.businesstravellerindia.com/200512/exoticretreat01.shtml
World Wide Competition: 12-day Exotic India trip.
One place on trip departing 22 Jan. Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho,
Varanasi, Delhi. Does not include flights. Details at
http://www.peregrine.info/overseas/genews_os.htm#indian
Reach for the beach
23 Dec: Times of India. This New Year, head for the beach for what promises
to be the biggest year-end celebration in Goa! Shiny disco balls no more.
They are taking the party out to the beaches of Goa, where party time is
from noon to dawn, all through eight days and nights!
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1344310.cms
Thousands fly out of Britain as the great getaway begins
22 Dec: The Daily Express (UK). ... Thousands will be heading to Goa, which
has established itself as a value spot for those wanting the best chance of
winter sun.
Ivan D'Souza victim of the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts
'23 Dec: Daily News & Analysis. New Zealand resident Ivan D'Souza is in
town to get his wisdom tooth extracted. Twelve years ago, D'Souza,
42-year-old businessman, had lower jaw broken in 14 places in the 1993 bomb
blasts at Bombay Stock Exchange. D'Souza also lost his right eye. He's still
grappling with the horror of Black Friday, as doctors keep discovering and
extracting newer glass shards from his body ... Photo and full text at
http://dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1003639&CatID=1
Madonna: She's 47 - How Does She Do It?
22 Dec: The Press (Christchurch, New Zealand). Madonna is an excellent
example of the fact that age does not have to have a negative effect on your
fitness levels ... it was at the height of her obsessive yoga devotion a few
years ago that she also had the beefed-up arms her husband, Guy Ritchie, was
said to dislike. Her new leaner limbs are likely to be the result of her
twice- weekly pilates sessions and visits to the studio of her latest
fitness guru, James D'Silva, in St John's Wood, London, where she is hooked
up to a gyrotonics machine. It's a medieval-looking contraption with pulleys
for the legs and arms.
Check out the James D'Silva supplement at
http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/supplement/JamesDSilva.htm
Kenya: Eve D'Souza: What celebs want for Christmas
23 Dec: East African Standard. Radio presenter Eve d'Souza describes
Christmas as a family affair ... The sexy radio presenter says this will be
a special X-mas for her as she will be with relatives whom she hasn't seen
in years. "My uncle and aunt are coming all the way from Goa, India, to
spend time with us." Eve says her best Christmas memories are as a teenager
in Goa. "When I was in school we would go as a family every three years and
really get into the X-mas mood," she recalls. "A group of us would sing
X-mas carols from house to house." For photo and full text see
http://www.eastandard.net/mags/pulse/articles.php?articleid=34018
For a profile of Eve D'Souza see:
http://news.pacificnews.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=1eccecd4fe16fe1e358fbcea905b496f
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| Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions |
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| Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages |
| Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls |
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