DD to air debate on NRI Goans
Doordarshan Kendra, Panaji, will telecast a debate on Welfare of NRI Goans' on Friday at 6pm. Commissioner for NRI affairs Eduardo Faleiro, along with prominent NRIs and resident Goans, will feature on the programme. Handicraft competition In a bid to promote innovation and new trends in Goa's handicraft sector, Goa Handicraft Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation will organize a sculpture and handicraft competition. The competition is open to individuals, amateurs, artisans, etc, who are permanent residents of the state and are above 18 years of age. The last date for receipt of entries is September 10. Applicants should send their original creations (real lifesize 3-dimensional works) by using indigenous natural material like sea shells, bamboos, tile paintings, terra-cotta, etc. There is no restriction on the size of the sculpture/handicraft, but very large and unwieldy entries will not be accepted. The participants are free to send up to five entries based on any meaningful concept/design. The top three will receive Rs 50,000, Rs 35,000 and Rs 25,000 respectively. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Goa/DD-to-air-debate-on-NRI-Goans/articleshow/4722054.cms
