------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------- NIRMAL KULKARNI AWARDED THE ECHO- BEST ECOLOGIST AWARD FOR 2007-08.
Echo Goa, an NGO comprising of nature lovers, professionals and wildlife enthusiasts have announced the newly constituted ECHO Awards for the year 2007-08 and have selected Nirmal Kulkarni, a young ecologist and wildlife photographer for the award of Best Ecologist for the year 2007-08 for the state of Goa. Mr. Nirmal Kulkarni is known for his work on the data collection and documentation of lesser known species of fauna including herpetofauna in the Mahdei Wildlife sanctuary and other areas of Goa. He is the recipient of the 'Sarpamitra' award initiated by the Indian Herpetological society for conservation and study of reptiles in Goa and is also an active member of the Mahdei Bachao Abhiyaan, a movement that aims to conserve the forests of the Western Ghats of Goa, besides being advisor and supporter to various wildlife NGO's in the state of Goa. He has published various research notes, reports and articles on Goan wildlife and is currently Director, Ecology of Wildernest Nature Resort, one of Goa's most applauded sustainable tourism ventures. The awards were announced at a Press conference held in Panjim by the office bearers including Gurudas Kamat, filmmaker, Prabhakar Dhage, Journalist and Rajendra Kerkar, environmentalist and Rajesh Kenkre, architect. Mr. Gurudas Kamat said that the Awards would be presented in October by the hands of renowned film maker and wildlife conservationist Mike Pandey and would also involve showcasing of Mr. Pandey's films on wildlife and natural history. The other awards announced for this year included Parag Rangnekar- Best ECHO Natural Publication-Butterflies of Goa, Sadguru Patil- Best Environment ECHO Journalist and Arnold Noronha-Best Young Nature Photographer. Mahdei Bachao Abhiyaan -- ----------------------------------------------------------- Dr.Anjali Mohan Rao, Chairperson Indology Goa Regd.Address: GIRIVAR, Opp.Dhempe College, Miramar Beach, Post-Caranzalem, City-Panaji, Goa 403002 INDIA Phone: 0091-832-2462195 Cellphone: 0091-9422057786 / 0091-9422062910 website: http://www.indologygoa.in
