Stand Up, Speak Up: The brave shall inherit Goa
By Ethel Da Costa
Knock….knock, knock ….is the persistent drumming on my door early
morning. Pissed to be dragged off my cup of tea on a Sunday morning --
my I-don’t-care-to-be-disturbed day of rest, especially if it’s a
neighbourhood political w
Heart to Heart: Mogal Yatin Ani Parrikar bab
By Ethel Da Costa
Mogal Yatin Ani Parrikar bab,
Porbim. I’m bang in the middle of the circus in town and watching with
amusement as each candidate lambastes the other, attempting to wash
dirty linen in public and failing miserably at it. For the pa
RADIO MIRCHI 98.3FM PRESENTS `EARTH DAY’ FOR A GREENER GOA
Get set to commemorate World Earth Day the Mirchi way with a `Green is
Cool, Mirchi’s Hot’ All Goa community campaign conceptualized by Radio
Mirchi 98.3 FM from 22nd to 25th April. The community environmental
festival has been innovat
Radio Mirchi organizes Cycle Heritage Tour on World Heritage Day
Goa's Number 1 radio station Radio Mirchi 98.3FM, Goa, commemorates World
Heritage
Day on April 18, with a "Mirchi Heritage Cycling Tour" in Panjim aimed at
generating
awareness about Panjim's rich heritage.
April 15, Panjim:
Goa gets HOT this March
Radio Mirchi organizes WORLD FORESTRY DAY PHOTO EXHIBITION, March 23-26
Panjim, March 23: In an overwhelming display of enthusiasm, amateur
photographers
from all over Goa participated at the recent WORLD FORESTRY PHOTOGRAPHY
COMPETITION
organized by Radio Mirchi 98.
queries are coming from abroad too for this below competition.
Entries by email are fine as long as the pics are in high res and meet
the
conditions of the criteria. form and entry rules attached here. pls distribute
so we
can throw the competition open to Goans abroad as well.
Radio Mirchi organizes All Goa Photography Competition on World Forestry Day,
March
21
Panjim, March 13: If you have a winning picture, we have sizzling prizes to
give
away.
Calling all amateur shutterbugs from Goa to aim and shoot what's on your mind,
at
the WORLD FORESTRY PHOTOGRAPHY
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Heart to Heart
By Ethel Da Costa
CM Sir, can you liberate yourself from delusion?
I've been traveling like a nomad on the loose.wanting fresh air to run
through my hair, from mountains to the cities, driving miles of humanity
spread across acres of land, some dry, some desolate, some bursting
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Renew your wedding vows in Goa,
or gift a Ce
Heart to Heart
By Ethel Da Costa
God is Courage and Creativity
"Who Is God - Who Does He/She Claim to Be? He's been described as everything
from an impersonal life-force to a benevolent, personal, almighty Creator.
He has been called by many names, including: "Zeus," "Jupiter," "Brahma,"
"Al
Join EVE
for the Launch of
EVE's REVENGE
Stories of Nemesis
The story of my life in verse.
A celebration of Jazz, Wine
and some great friendships
through the years
EVE's ADAMS
will release the Book
Saturday, October 18, 2008
six o'clock in the evening
Gonsalves Mansion
Campal, Panaji
Ethe
Heart to Heart
By Ethel Da Costa
Freedom of the mind is true power
A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present
"Seven Wonders of the World." Though there were some disagreements, the
following received the most votes:
1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. Taj Mahal
3. G
Heart to Heart
By Ethel Da Costa
When you `will' so will it be `done'
"Who exactly do you want to be?
What kind of person do you want to be?
What are your personal ideals?
Whom do you admire?
What are their special traits that you would make your own?
It's time to stop being vague. If you wish
Heart to Heart
By Ethel Da Costa
And Eve Spoke To Me..
"Where is She?
Where is She?"
a woman cries into the emptiness.
Words appear on the black screen:
"I am right here.
I have always been here.
I am,
You are,
Eve."
The real desire of our soul
is to get beyond all pretenses of possession
be l
Heart to Heart
By Ethel Da Costa
Can God atleast save Goa?
Because apparently He's given up on India, according to the Supreme Court?
For a multi-faceted country like ours, imagine all Gods giving up on us
collectively? Like a mega strike by the heavenly bodies against one single,
physical e
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South Asian Film Festival in Goa from Fri (June 27) to Mon (June 30)
At
Mama Cool Party at Club Gaspar Dias
Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM celebrates Mother's Day with a `Mama Cool Party' on May
11, 3.00pm
Calling all Goan Mamas for a fabulous day out. In inimitable Mirchi style,
Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM will host the `Mama Cool Party' on May 11 at Gaspar
Dias Club, Miramar,
RADIO MIRCHI CAMPAIGNS FOR A GREENER GOA
Goa's Number 1 radio station commemorated World Earth Day with a `Green is
Cool, Mirchi's Hot' campaign consisting of multi-city activities in Goa
aimed towards generating environmental awareness from April 21-27.
Commemorating World Earth Day with a
Heart to Heart
By Ethel Da Costa
A battle call for Green Goa
We are like actors in a play. The divine will has assigned us our roles in
life without consulting us. Some of us will act in a short drama, others in
a long one. We might be assigned the part of a poor person, a cripple, a
distingu
Heart to Heart
By Ethel Da Costa
Goan children deserve a better future
No matter how unique each person's search for peace may appear, a common
thread ties them together. To a greater or lesser extent, everyone is on a
journey towards wholeness. Some people say they are seeking peace of mind;
Question Everything!
By Ethel Da Costa
The quest for justice seems like a lost cause,
We win a few battles but we're losing all the wars
Where might is right and right is wrong
And the weak are crushed 'neath the feet of the strong
Run from pillar to post knocking on locked doors
Gotta grease a
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St. Mary's Convent High school, Mapusa is staging a play titled "Lion King"
Dece
ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY OF GOA
Ticketing Instructions to the Delegates/Media, IFFI 2007
1. For entry to the festival theatre a delegate should posses a valid
ticket and delegate card as it will be verified to gain entry to the
theatre.
2. The tickets to be booked for screening are only
ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY OF GOA
* IFFI creates talent platforms for Goa with film related competitions to
encourage local participation.
As the countdown to the 38th International Film Festival of India, Goa rings
loud, it's going to be cinema, cinema and only cinema for 10 days, featuring
some o
FILM '4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS' (ROMANIA) TO OPEN IFFI-2007
* SHAHRUKH KHAN TO BE CHIEF GUEST AT INAUGURAL. *HUNGARIAN FILM MAKER MARTA
MAZAROS HEADS COMPETITION JURY
PIB, Nov 14, New Delhi: The Palme D' OR winner of Cannes 2007- titled `Four
Months, 3 weeks and 2 days' would be the opening
25 FRAMES'07 features again at IFFI
* Annual Short Film Making Competition to be held during IFFI 2007.
After an overwhelming response to the short film making competition held
last year as part of the 37th International Film Festival of India, Goa,
2006, this time the Department of Art and C
Nov 7, 2007
Dear All,
This is to inform all members of the Press (print, electronic, radio,
internet) that Chief Executive Officer, Entertainment Society of Goa, Ms
Nandini Paliwal and General Manager, Entertainment Society of Goa, Shr
Nikhil U Desai will be available for interview/comment
DFF AND GOA GOVERNMENT SIGN MoU ON IFFI-2007
PIB, Oct 26, New Delhi: The Directorate of Film Festivals, (DFF), M/o I&B
and the Goa Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on
IFFI-2007. The MoU outlines the role and responsibilities between the DFF
and the Goa State Governmen
Organizing Committee For IFFI-07 Reviews Preparedness For The Event
* Delegate Registration Completely Online. 700 additional seats being
created.
PIB, New Delhi, Oct 25: The first meeting of the Organizing Committee for
IFFI-2007 was held today under the Chairmanship of Shri P. R. Dasmunsi,
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To,
The Editor,
Ms Meena Baghel
Mumbai Mirror
Mumbai
July 27, 2007
Clarification to `Mumbai Mirror' report dated July 26, 2007 titled `Film
Industry not for Goa as IFFI venue?'
Dear Editor,
This is with reference to the report `Film Industry not for Goa as IFFI
venue?' reported in your est
Friends of Goa and Global Goan Associations organize `GLOBAL GOAN CHILDREN
ART COMPETITION 2007'
Friends of Goa and Global Goan Associations, in partnership with Gallery
Attic, Goa, India, announce the `Global Goan Children Art Competition 2007'
to celebrate World Goa Day commemorated on Augus
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CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD
Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at:
http://www.casadegoa.org
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'Film Appreciation' Workshop opens at Old GMC
ESG Newsd
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CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD
Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at:
http://www.casadegoa.org
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ESG to conduct workshop on Film Appreciation
* Three day
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Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at:
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HEART TO HEART
By Ethel Da Costa
Give Us Today One Tree
A soul-searching time-off always does great for the spirit. Stepping aside
from the hectic demands of life and profession, in between putting finishing
touches on my book of poems, writing, concert rehearsals and early morning
6.00am a
* * * 2006 ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET - GOA * * *
WHERE: Foodland Cafe - Miramar Residency - Miramar, Goa
WHEN: December 21, 2006 @ 4:00pm
M
HEART-TO-HEART
By Ethel Da Costa
Better Straight Than Sorry
I don't take to strangers immediately. And I definitely don't take to people
you sniff out as fakes, even before you shut the door on a first meeting, or
hand shake. It doesn't warm you to the `air kissing' junta, the `hi darling'
b
HEART-TO-HEART
By Ethel Da Costa
Give Back When You Receive
There was once a huge dragon in China who went from village to village
killing cattle and dogs and chicken and children indiscriminately. So the
villagers called upon a wizard to help them in their distress. The wizard
said, "I cann
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