[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day...Maria Pitache (Barra de Damão) - Remo Fernandes

[Gabe Menezes]

This song created quite a stir by one who has nothing better to do in Goa!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHikvvdXQEg

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DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Readers column outsiurced

[Nelson Lopes]

 It is  a thought provoking issues that also set me thinking. A number of Goan  
English dailies seem to  provide  ample space and favour  letter writers from  
outside  the state and far beyond.  Extensive  coverage and regular  publicity 
appears to enhance the popularity of local dailies , giving the impressions of 
wider circulation.The truth is that such places do not have the outreach of 
circulation  of Goan dailies .The writers i believe scout the internet for 
their published views and do not  even  subscribe to the dailies, wherein they 
enjoy constant exposure The content is not the point of discussions, but the 
moot  question is whether the  reserved space or columns go blank because of 
lack of contributions from locals for whom the local dailies exists, There can 
be some space devoted to international and national readers views  sometimes 
but frequently featuring their views  deserves serious re considerations.  I 
believe  that they hardly  are  patronised by papers in the place of their 
habitat 
It is not a parochial attitude but regular and frequent exposure , excluding 
local contributors needs a rethink. Let better sense prevail and encourage 
local and  new  writers to express It also appears that some  writers are like 
correspondents of dailies finding almost daily exposure which is undesirablein 
public   interests. No dailies around  many countries  decrease this precious 
space, which is most popular with readers for any reasons nor   press takes a 
holiday on Sundays. It is the forum where public can air their grievances 
common to others, who might not air them. I express these thoughts after much 
hesitation and reluctance knowing well too  that it will be fodder for waste 
paper basket Fortunately the social media platform is providing an alternative 
wherein the members are in thousands. There were times when letter writers were 
provided a complimenatry copy of the daily featuring their views. A foreign 
paper wrote back stating that the views are long but not to be discouraged and 
continue to express Such courtesies are not part of our culture  The reserved 
space  has to be filled and hence the paper is not doing any special  is  
favour to writers anyway Some writers   undoubtedly  enjoy readers appreciation 
because of feed back they receive
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
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[Goanet] Press Note

[Retreat N Style]

*PRESS NOTE*



*‘Ambeanni’ *

*Wendell Rodricks’ last Memoir in Fashion*

22nd February, 2020.

Blender’s Pride Fashion Tour (15th edition) in collaboration with the
Fashion Design Council of India.

Richardson & Cruddas, Byculla, Mumbai.



Bringing the universe of pride to life, the* Blenders Pride Fashion
Tour* celebrated
its milestone 15th edition by unveiling an exclusive collaboration
with the *Fashion
Design Council of India (FDCI)*. The tour celebrated the festival of
fashion and reflected the ethos of pride through three themes – *Craft,
Identity and Blend* – in the three city chapters of Kolkata (with its
extraordinary craft), Hyderabad (with its consummate synthesis of the
ancient and the modern) and Delhi (with its patent modernity),
respectively. The tour concluded in Mumbai on an extravagant note with an
artistic display in a museum-style exhibit of 45 of the country’s leading
designers clothes and ended with a spectacular fashion presentation,
featuring 15 design behemoths that showcased iconic ensembles truest to
their DNA. The hour-long event kick started with Bollywood actor and brand
ambassador for BPFT, Priyanka Chopra paying homage to the late Wendell
Rodricks.  At a prior event in the day, a beautiful tribute video of the
Master Couturiere was aired that brought an endearing tear to many. The
Chairman of the FDCI, Mr. Sunil Sethi along with Schulen Fernandes
(Creative Head - Wendell Rodricks) announced that the legacy of the
eponymous label will continue to successfully operate in the future, just
as it has in the past. Thus, posthumously honoring the vision of the late
Designer when he set a new standard for the industry by handing over the
mantle to Ms.Fernandes in August 2016. She has been handling the business
ever since, while Wendell had moved on to his next and soon to be fulfilled
ambitious project, the Moda Goa Museum. The ‘Ambeanni’ collection is
Wendell’s last fashion work before his sudden demise two weeks ago and is a
fitting tribute to Colvale, his village of belonging and his home state of
Goa.



*The ‘Ambeanni’ Collection* / Wendell’s last memoir in fashion is an
extremely special collective of the late pioneering designer’s resort
style *minimalistic
design ideology*; crafted in the early 90’s for India and inspired by it’s
beach state of Goa. Staying true to the brand’s blue print, the collection
uses *natural fabrics like linen and silk* to create fluid effortless
fashion in Wendell’s favourite and what eventually came about to be
his *signature
colour, ‘White’*. The six ensembles celebrate the six ‘Ambeanni’ trees in
the label’s classic *design inventions like the backless crop top, sarong
style tie skirt, anti-form fitting gowns in dramatic proportions and a
beautiful knitted handcrafted detail *in subtle hints of gold*.* The
collection employs a very elaborate *three-dimensional* facet to every
ensemble in the form of *intricately knitted pieces* by the extremely
talented local artist, Reena Bino. The exquisite knitted details celebrate
the beauty of the mango trees that were so dear to Wendell in the form of
leaf, stem, veins and flowers.  The featured knitted designs are in *styles
of ginormous layered circles, aero-dynamic breast plates, cape sleeves in
flair, over sized grand earrings and custom form fitted necklaces* that
highlight the *brand’s long standing statement* *centre-staging slow
fashion with an artisanal touch.*  In true Wendell Rodricks iconic
style; *gravity
defying necklines, ‘Cutting on Square’ drapes, zero fastening silhouettes
and spartan sparkle embroidery *made a delectable appearance on the ramp.
Truly taking the legacy forward, Creative Head – Schulen Fernandes
presented Wendell’s last pieces of fashion art to an enraptured audience of
fashion enthusiasts and celebrities, taking a bow in honour of the legend
that is Wendell Rodricks.

e-shop at http://wendellrodricks.com/

[Goanet] DELHI RIOTS

[John Eric Gomes]

PM AND HM DUO MUST WALK THE TALK ON SUB KA VISHWAS !
 After 38 deaths and  hundreds hospitalized in 2 days Hindu Muslim riots which 
bring to mind the 2002 Gujarat riots, the same communal violence seems to be 
hapenning again with the same duo in complete charge of the nation. The PM 
finally tweets appealing for calm after the NSA has taken charge of a 
reportedly partisan police incompetence!There are enough weaponised para 
military forces and yet there was torching of vehicles, stone pelting, looting 
and burning of shops mostly muslim, reportedly attacks on Masjids and temples, 
use of firearms and deadly beating/stone pelting, fear for lives and 
uncertainty. Everyone queried in Delhi by reporters agrees it could have been 
prevented with timely action! This leads to complete loss of trust in 
government and the police.
The PM did not address the Press and left it to Trump to answer for him. Trump 
did not want to reply regarding CAA but assured that the PM told him he is 
serious about religious harmony in India! Neither is the Supreme Court bringing 
a stay on CAA which legality it has to decide, despite some States passing 
resolutions against it and resultant agitations all over India leading to 
violence and divisions. Are we truly an enlightened democracy and will the PM 
act as PM of India and speak up not appearing as a prejudiced PM of the BJP and 
Sangh Parrivar?
Law and Order is a State subject, but Delhi is unique in that the police is 
controlled by the LG and Home Minister leaving the CM helpless and nobody knows 
where the buck stops. What is worse all over India the police is hamstrung by 
political interference and that is very dangerous for justice, the people and 
our democracy as seen in the recent communal violence. How many more deaths, 
arson, looting, torching of vehicles, schools and shops and hooligans organized 
with petrol bombs, deadly weapons and even guns, intimidating/attacking 
journalists, causing mayhem freely with police watching/some complicit waiting 
for orders! The High Court justice S Muralidhar reportedly woken up at midnight 
held the emergency hearing at his residence and later passed a series of very 
relevant orders with regard to the violence was transferred to the Punjab and 
Haryana High court! The Supreme Court also rebuked the police for Delhi 
violence and inaction against BJP leaders hate speeches. Modi refuses to speak 
up to effectively end communal animosity and is a very polarizing personality. 
A Supreme Court judge profusely praising him as a visionary genius and the 
propriety hotly divided among the judicial community  itself is telling. Unless 
the police and judiciary are completely insulated from the politicians and free 
to act professionally and impartially as required by the law, the atmosphere is 
only going to get worse!