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* W E E K E N D P O S T - G O A - W O R L D *
* V O L U M E - VII *
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In this issue :
1. Congratulatory Messages.
2. Air India - Check Booking Status Online.
3. DHL Football Tourney in Kuwait.
4. Public Relations, Personnel & Purchasing Courses in U.A.E.
5. Microsoft Open Door Seminars in M.E.
6. AT&T Prepaid Cards.
7. Charter Flight Operations to GOA.
8. Pick of the Week - Ghtmler Almeida
9. Goa Related Mailing Lists.
10. Writers Guild - Literary Forum.
11. Weekend Recipe - Cutlets.
12. From The Editorial Desk.
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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE(S)
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Goa-World Team congratulates Big Boys.Com Team comprising of Ram Mohan
Menon, Sunil Gupta and Ravichandran on winning the First Adult KITCO
Open Quiz Contest organized by the Indian Arts Circle (Kuwait),
conducted by popular Indian Quiz Master Derek O'Brien. Ram Mohan Menon
will represent Kuwait on the "Brian of Asia" TV Quiz Show.
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Goa-World Team wishes "A Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary" to Mr. & Mrs.
Johar Chinioty. Mr. Johar is the founder and chairman of The Writers
Guild (Kuwait).
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AIR-INDIA - CHECK BOOKING STATUS ONLINE
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Travelling home via Air India. Check your booking status online.
http://www.airindia.com/
By entering your PNR (Passenger Name Record) Number/Booking Reference,
you can verify the current status of your ticket on-line. Your PNR
number is written on the right hand top corner of your Air-India ticket.
It is a 5 digit number, which starts with an "H" and is composed of
either all alphabets or a mixture of alphabets and numerals. You can
also find out about the timetable, availability of seats or check the
current status of flights.
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DHL FOOTBALL TROPHY FINALS
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The finals of the DHL Football Trophy organized by Navelim Youth Centre
under the auspices of Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) will be
held on Friday, October 16, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. on Soor Grounds between
United Goans Strikers and Navelim Youth Centre. The match will be
officiated by Indian Referees Football Association (IFRA), Kuwait.
For more info on Goan associations,
view http://www.goa-world.net/org/
For upcoming events in Kuwait/UAE/etc., view
http://www.goa-world.net/worldwide/
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MICROSOFT OPEN DOOR SEMINARS
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To register yourself, email the form available at the following url :
http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/opendoor/
Country Venue Dates
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Qatar - Doha Sheraton Hotel & Resort 14-15th October 1998
Lebanon - Commodore Hotel 9-10th November 1998
Jordan - Le Meridien Amman 18-19th November 1998
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PUBLIC RELATIONS, PERSONNEL & PURCHASING COURSES
IN DUBAI, U.A.E.
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An intensive and interactive 5-day Program Courses are planned by TEAM
Power, P.O. Box 29862, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Courses offer are:
Starting in Public Relations (24-28 October 1998
- Venue: Al-Bustan Rotana Hotel-Dubai);
Starting in Personnel Management (24-28 October 1998
- Venue: Al-Bustan Rotana Hotel-Dubai);
Starting in Purchasing (7-11 November 1998
- Venue: City Centre Hotel-Dubai);
Transforming the Purchasing Function (14-18 November 1998
- Venue: Al-Bustan Rotana Hotel-Dubai).
For more info, contact Training Coordinator, Tel: (971-2) 277886,
Fax: (971-2) 277885.
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AT&T PREPAID CARD
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AT&T INSTANT pre-paid card is available at the AT&T Customer Convenience
Centre at Cotta Mansion, Malwara, Agacaim, St. Lourence, Goa - 403204
(Tel: 0832 - 218096/97/98) or at Birla AT&T Communications Limited, Plot
6, Altinho, Panjim, Goa-403011 (Tel: 0832-232655/57) and at all AT&T
dealers in your city. For the one nearest to you, please call
98221-12345 (Info courtesy: GoaNet).
For more information check out :
http://www.goa-world.net/information/business/cell.htm
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CHARTER FLIGHTS OPERATIONS TO GOA
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During the upcoming season, a total of 14 weekly charter flights are
expected to land in Goa on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays till May 1999.
Operators of charter flights include Thomson Holidays with Britannia
Airways from London, U.K. The ground handling agents are Sita World
Travel, Goa-India.(courtesy: Herald)
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PICK OF THE WEEK - Ghtmler Almeida
gcalmeida@goa-world.net
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INDIA TRAVELOG - Discover the Magic and Beauty of India.
http://www.indiatravelog.com
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GOA RELATED MAILING LISTS
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GoaNet - Open discussion forum for all.
Contact goanet-admin@goacom.com
GoaNewsNet - Goa News via email.
Contact fred@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Konkani-Net - Konkani Language forum.
Contact konkani@goacom.com
Goa Research Net - Goa Research related discussions
Contact fred@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Singles Mailing List - North America
Visit http://www.goacom.com/goa-genx/
GoenkarBBS - Local users in Goa to internet connectivity.
Email:boogie@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in
BOB-Net - Britto Old Boys' Network. Past pupils (Bardez)
Contact - fred@bom2.vsnl.net.in
SALIGAONET - A mailing list meant to link Saligao Villagers
Contact fred@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Join in and get connected - For more info, please view
http://www.goa-world.net/community/mailing_lists/
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WRITERS GUILD - AN UNIQUE FORUM
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Under the initiative and chairmanship of Mr. Johar Chinioty, an Indian
citizen, the Writers Guild was formed in 1995 in co-operation with
renowned Persian Poet Prof. Abdul Aziz Al Andaleeb, a high profile
Kuwaiti personality, Mr. Abdus Sattar Ghazali - Executive Producer of
Kuwait T.V. English News, D. M. Ratnanaye - a writer and Commercial
Attaché Embassy of Sri Lanka, and others.
Mr. Chinioty is a Scholar who wrote books, 3 on collection of his
poems,
one on short stories and the last on Radio Play. A widely traveled man
in search of knowledge, he enriched himself with different cultures,
traditions and histories of the World. While in U.S.A. and Canada, he
gave talks on Radio and T.V. and even conducted
symposia. Originally hailing from Chiniot in present Pakistan, he fled
to India during the partition of India.
Since the inception of this Guild till now, a total of 36 meetings have
been held - once each month. These meetings are attended by a number of
diplomats and personalities from the literary fields. At present, over
17 nationalities are represented at the Guild, namely Indian, South
African, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Philippine, Indonesian, Sri Lankan,
Malaysian, Danish, Spanish, Finland, German, Poland, Brazilian,
Nigerian, Zimbabwean and Iranian. The Writers Guild encompasses in its
fold diplomats (who are also writers and poets) from the Embassies of
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Malaysia,
Czechoslovakia, Turkey, Spain, Germany, Finland, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, etc.
It also accommodates in its fold prominent Kuwaiti writers and poets,
Deans of University as well as PhD holders, to their credit.
Since this is a literary forum of multi-lingual poets and writers,
during the regular meetings and sessions conducted, the members get lot
of opportunities to know and learn the cultural, traditional,
historical and many other htmlects of the countries of the members
hailing from
different parts of the World. It is a rare opportunity for the members
to acquire knowledge of such attributes of different countries through
their intellectual citizens, who as residents of Kuwait.
The popularity of the Writers Guild has spread not only all over Kuwait
as well as the Gulf region, and probably this may be the only Forum of
such magnitude that exists in this part of the World. For this unique
forum, the credit naturally go to Mr. Johar Chinioty, who is synonym
with Kuwait's Writers Guild (Email: msjohar@hotmail.com). His
charismatic approach and scholarly comments on the relevant subjects of
the discussion and enormous knowledge of the literary figures of
different eras and their works are great assets to the credibility of
the Guild.
Living a retired life after serving Government of India in New Delhi,
where Mr. Chinioty created contacts with topmost officials and
politicians including the late Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. He spends
his leisure time with his children and grand children who are all
professionally high placed and well respected. Occasionally he shuttles
between Kuwait and USA/Canada and also Delhi in pursuit of his
knowledge. As a member of the Guild, it is a rare opportunity to learn
so many things from so many countries through so many people.
Writers Guild, as an organization of intellectuals, charges no
membership fees nor any remuneration is paid to any member for the
services it renders. The entire financial obligations are undertaken
exclusively by Mr. Chinioty; and the involvement of everyone is
voluntary for the love and propagation of literature, art, poetry,
culture, and history. At present, as the Guild is increasing and
multiplying in its activities and since more and more members are
volunteering to join the Guild, scrutiny of membership is rightly
assessed and estimated with the published/unpublished works of the
writers.
Writers Guild contemplates to publish and also translate the works of
different writers into English to promote the globalisation of
literature. In the midst of galaxy of writers, poets, intellectuals and
diplomats, this writer is the only Goan member of the Writers Guild and
at several meetings, a graphic depiction of cultural, traditional and
historical htmlects and subjects of significance of Goa has been brought
up. At a meeting at the residence of renowned Kuwaiti business magnate,
Mr. Haider Behbehani, his poetess wife Shenaz, when she learned that
this writer is a Goan in the midst of poets, writers and diplomats
gathered, showered praises on Goan community. This observation was made
in view of her personal experience by meeting and mixing up with Goans
in different parts of the world.
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On 10th October 1998, the Chairman, Mr. Johar Chinioty celebrated the
Golden Jubilee of his Wedding, a Get-Together of high profile circle of
poets, writers, top officials, diplomats and family members was held and
all wished Mr. & Mrs. Johar Chinioty "A Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary".
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- Forwarded by A. Veronica Fernandes for Goa-World
Email: averonicaf@usa.net
For more details and info on the Writers' Guild, check out:
http://www.goa-world.net/kuwait/1998/writerg.htm
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WEEKEND RECIPE - CUTLETS
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Ingredients:
500 grams (about a pound) minced meat, 500 grams (about a pound) potato,
one medium onion, three eggs, About 1/2 cup (125 ml) bread crumbs for
coating salt and pepper to taste (I'd suggest 1/2 tablespoon salt and
1/2 tehtmloon pepper), 2 tsp (10 ml) turmeric
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon (optional), 1/2 cup (125 ml) oil for frying.
Boil, peel, and grind the potatoes and finely chop the onion. In a large
bowl mix meat, potato, onion, eggs, salt, pepper, turmeric, and, if you
like, cinnamon. Knead the mixture for about 5 minutes. From the mixture
take a ball as big as an egg and form it to a flat oval patty about 0.5
centimeter thick (1/4 inch). Cover both sides of the patty with bread
crumbs. Heat the oil in a pan and put the patties in the hot oil. When
one side is fully fried and you can see the brown edges, turn the cutlet
so that the other side gets fried too. You may serve the cutlets with
pita bread, potato puree, green peas, and salad.
This recipe serves 4 to 6 people, at least those with Goan appetite!
Enjoy it!
More receipes and mouth watering delights, located on the website at
http://www.goa-world.net/recipes/
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FROM THE EDITORIAL DESK......
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"Weekend Post" is a weekly transmittal and is released every Wednesday
by the Goa-World Team. Should for any reason you fail to receive the
same, kindly let us know at info@goa-world.net or Fax: (965) 4830078.
For those who have recently joined in, A BIG WELCOME and please view all
back issues at http://www.goa-world.net/gulf_goans/ or please forward an
email and we will oblige.
Thanks for all the comments, suggestions and feedback received since
15th August 1998, both at our Goa-World website as well as at the Gulf
Goans Mailing List. We shall implement your valued suggestions in due
course. Keep forwarding the info on Goans in the Gulf region as well as
social, cultural, sports and activities of general interest. Pass on the
word..... Goa-World website at http://www.goa-world.net/ - Inform, Be
Informed, Connect and Be Connected to the Goans around! A record number
of hits of over 5,059 in a period of 59 days is hard to believe! Happy
Weekend! gcalmeida@goa-world.net
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Countries of Weekend Post Subscribers:
Australia, Bahrain, Canada, India, Kuwait, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar,
Saudi Arabia, Singapore, U.A.E, U.K, U.S.A.
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In this issue of 7th October, 1998
1. Konkani Drama "VATT" on the Way to the Gulf.
2. SAAR - BAHRAIN - 4000 years Revealed
3. Hotmail To Get a New Name.
4. GITEX'98 Conference In U.A.E.
5. GSM Mobile Phones in GOA.
6. Upcoming Events in Kuwait.
7. Pick of the Week - by Ulysses Menezes.
8. Microsoft Open Door Seminar Series.
9. For Your Good Health.
10. Classifieds.
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KONKANI DRAMA "VATT" ON THE WAY TO THE GULF:
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John D'Silva and his Troupe will tour the Gulf region with his latest
super hit drama "VATT" (The Way). The schedule is as follows:
Country Date Organized/Presented by:
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1. Bahrain - 22nd October, 1998 - Young Goans Association,Bahrain.
2. Doha (Qatar)- 23rd October, 1998 - Blue Wings, Doha
3. Kuwait - 30th October, 1998 - Navelim Youth Centre, Kuwait
4. Muscat(Oman)- 6th November, 1998 - Menino de Bandar, Muscat
5. Dubai (UAE) - 12th November, 1998 - Glen-Mar Ben-MilProductions,
Dubai.
- Forwarded by Lawrence Fernandes for Goa-World
Email: glenmar@emirates.net.ae
Goa-World Team takes this opportunity to convey John D'Silva and his
Troupe together with the Organizers its best wishes!
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SAAR - BAHRAIN - 4000 years Revealed
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Saar - An almost perfectly preserved city containing houses, streets, a
temple and well, untouched for four millennia. In 1989, archaeologist
Dr. Robert Killick and his wife Dr. Jane Moon formed the London-Bahrain
Archaeological Expedition. "The Dilmun Temple at Saar" - a newly
published and beautifully illustrated book co-written by Dr. Robert
Killick, Dr. Jane Moon and Dr. Harriet Crawford, gives an interesting
and unique insight into the fascinating discoveries at Saar. According
to reports, Plans are underway to include a Saar internet site and a CD
ROM. Saar lies to the right of Bahrain's approach road to the King
Fahad Causeway.
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HOTMAIL TO GET A NEW NAME
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Annoucement: Hotmail will soon be changing its name to MSN Hotmail, as
it joins MSN - the network of Internet services that help you get things
done on the web. It will continue to provide the same, great Hotmail
service and also bring you more of the things that you want on the Web!
As several of the Gulf Goans Mailing List subscribers are users of
Hotmail service, we thought it would be a good thing to keep them
updated on this new development - Goa-World Team.
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GITEX'98 CONFERENCE IN U.A.E.
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28OCT.1998 GCC IT PROFESSIONALS' FORUM AL BUSTAN ROTANA HOTEL DUBAI UAE
29OCT.1998 TO 2 NOV. 1998 DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER
28OCT.1998 GCC IT PROFESSIONALS' FORUM AL BUSTAN ROTANA HOTEL DUBAI UAE
IT in Middle East Keynote Speaker Mr. Bruno Facchin IBM M.E General
Manager Hardware and Software Considerations to Deal with the Year 2000
Issue - AberdeenGroup
How The GCC IT Professional Should Plan And Manage Toward The 21st
Century - AberdeenGroup
Project Management Technique & GCC IT Professional Round Table Meeting
With The IT Suppliers -AberdeenGroup
Lunch & Open IT Meeting With The GCC National - AberdeenGroup
29 OCT. 1998 DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER
Key Note Speaker Of The Gitex'98 Conference Future of Arabic technology
and Arabic Internet Dr. Hazem Abdel Azeem. Sakhr Software
E- Business Trends and directions - IBM Solutions. Mr. Stefano Zanini,
General Manager, EMEA E-Business IBM Microsoft versus the World: NT
vs. UNIX, Novell; Programming Environments and the Java initiative;
Database Initiatives...network centric computing -AberdeenGroup
The Gitex'98 Internet Seminar Keynote Speaker Mr. Glenn Ricart, Chief
Technology officer, Novell Inc. Enterprise Testing and Validation for
The Year 2000 Software Workshop / Training - AGD/GTFS (Gulf Test
Factory Services) Communications and Networking: Key Trends and
Directions in LAN, WAN, and Internet Technology - AberdeenGroup
Aberdeen's Perspective on Hard & Software, Operating Systems, Sys Mgt,
Software, Databases Applications Programming tools Communication/
Networking Etc. - AberdeenGroup
For details, contact DATAMATIX SYSTEMS, DUBAI, U.A.E.
TEL : 009714 274803 FAX : 009714 217500
EMAIL : a426mak@emirates.net.ae INTERNET : www.datamatix-dubai.com
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GSM MOBILE PHONES IN GOA
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You can now use your GSM Mobile phones in Goa. No hassles of bills, buy
a prepaid card.
For the latest info and prepaid card rates, check out:
http://www.goa-world.net/information/business/cell.htm
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U P C O M I N G E V E N T S I N K U W A I T
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GOA DAY '98 PROGRAMME, COMPETITIONS & SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:
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Goa Day '98, organized by the Goan Welfare Society (GWS) in conjunction
with 10 Goan clubs/associations, is scheduled for October 23rd, 1998 at
the
Indian Arts Circle (IAC), Funaitees from 9:00 a.m. onwards. Goa beckons
you at the rendezvous of peace and harmony with the The Big City Band in
action.
As in the past years, there are a number of competitions, open for
School-going children upto the age of 18, namely Drawing Competition,
Essay Competition and Konkani Songs Singing Competition. The GWS Annual
Scholarships for top rankers in Kuwait for Xth and XII standard students
will also be given, as well as the best decorated Food Stall among the
10 Goan clubs/associations participating. Last date for submitting
entries to the competitions is October 15th, 1998.
For more details, contact the GWS Managing Committee Members or call
Tel: (965) 2429435.
http://www.goa-world.net/org/
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ALL INDIA FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT:
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Under the patronage of the Embassy of India, the United Malayalee
Organization (UMO) will conduct a grand All India Football Tournament
from
October 16 to November 27, 1998 at Al-Sahel Floodlight Stadium, Abu
Halifa
as part of UMO's 15th anniversary programme. All matches will be played
on
Fridays only. All outstanding Indian clubs are invited to send their
entries soon. Note: All KIFF affiliated clubs/association can
participate -
http://www.goa-world.net/org/
For more info, Sports Convenor Tel: (965) 4312648 - Jacob Mathew,
Chairman Tel:(965)4315519; Gen. Secretary Baby Kurian Tel: (965)4314973.
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SPOT PAINTING COMPETITION FOR SCHOOL GOING INDIAN CHILDREN:
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All budding artists are invited to the seventh CAG On-the-Spot Painting
Competition to be held at Kuwait Medical Association Hall, near Central
Blood Bank, Jabriya on Friday, October 16, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Drawing
paper
will be supplied at the venue. However children must bring their own
colouring material and a piece of mat to sit upon. Children should
register in advance giving their full name, date of birth and telephone
number written on plain paper and submitted to any of the Crystal
Jewellers Showrooms or faxed to them at (965) 2442840. Registration can
also be made on Tel: (965)5634226, 5726423, 5634939, 3922378, 5339526 or
Fax: (965) 3725621. There is no entry fee and is open to all
school-going children in Kuwait, and co-sponsored by Crystal Jewellers -
Email: crystalj@ncc.moc.kw
For more details on upcoming events in Kuwait/UAE/Bahrain:
http://goa-world.net/worldwide/
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PICK OF THE WEEK:
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http://www.cry.org/home.htm
CRY stands for Child Relief & You...in words. In spirit, it stands for
much
more. It stands for hope, for a need to change what must be changed, for
collective action by individuals and organisations, for the rights of
the
Indian child, who is born with no one but us to give it life. You can
make a difference - Just try, Help C R Y.
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MICROSOFT OPEN DOOR SEMINARS
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To register yourself, email the form available at the following url :
http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/opendoor/
Country Venue Dates
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Bahrain - Le Royal Meridien 12-13th October 1998
Qatar - Doha Sheraton Hotel & Resort 14-15th October 1998
Lebanon - Commodore Hotel 9-10th November 1998
Jordan - Le Meridien Amman 18-19th November 1998
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FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH:
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FIGHT STRESS WITH FIVE FOOD "TIPS":
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Whether your stress is physical or emotional, it changes the way your
body
uses and absorbs nutrients. So be sure your body is getting the
nutrients
your speeding metabolism needs. It's also important to eat foods that
will
calm you down rather than make your stress worse.
1. Start your day with a glass of orange juice and continue drinking
lots of water and juice throughout the day.
Here's why:
a) When your body is under stress, you need more vitamin C than usual. A
glass of orange juice will supply the extra you need.
b) Drinking at least eight glasses of water or juice will keep you from
getting dehydrated, an additional stress on your body.
c) Water is better for you than sugary sodas or caffeine, both of which
can aggravate stress levels.
2. Have a banana, some high-fiber cereal, and some low-fat yogurt for
breakfast.
Here's why:
a) Bananas are high in vitamin B6, which your metabolism requires when
it's running at higher speeds.
b) Your digestive system will feel the effects of stress, so getting
plenty of fiber throughout the day will help you weather the storm.
c) The yogurt contains protein, which a stressed body needs, but it
doesn't contain fat. A low-fat diet helps to bolster your immune system:
a high-fat diet may sabotage it.
3. Stick to one cup of coffee, and avoid caffeine the rest of the day.
Here's why:
- Caffeine puts your whole system under stress, speeding you up while
reducing mineral absorption. Caffeine causes anxiety. It's the last
thing you need.
4. Resist the urge to snack on sweets. Eat whole grain breads, bagels,
and pastas instead.
Here's why:
a) When your body is under stress, it produces stress hormones.
b) If you satisfy those cravings with sugar, you'll be on a sugar
roller-coaster for the rest of the day (and consuming lots of empty
calories).
c) It's far better to eat a bagel, bread, or pasta to satisfy your sugar
cravings. These whole-grain carbohydrates will stimulate your brain's
production of serotonin, a calming chemical.
5. Instead of putting away a few beers or martinis after work, go for a
walk, or play a game of basketball.
Here's why:
a) Alcohol might seem to reduce stress, but it actually puts more stress
on your body.
b) Exercise actually burns up stress chemicals in the body, along with
extra calories, making your body feel more relaxed and energetic. Not
only that, but exercise will take your mind off the things that are
stressing you out, leaving your mind calmer and clearer.
- Forwarded by William Fernandes for Goa-World
Email: william_ferns@hotmail.com
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C L A S S I F I E D S
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DESIGNER HOUSE FOR SALE IN BANGALORE:
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A 4 bedroom bungalow at RT NAGAR, a 10minute drive from MG Road - a
designer house...one that many women can only dream of, is for sale.
For details, please contact SHEELLA PERES DA SILVA PACHECO
Photography/Studio
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For all your photography needs - be it a birthday, christening, wedding,
social function, picnic or a football tourney, always call on GOA STUDIO
(Jack D'Souza) at Salhiya tower - B17, Fahed Al-Salem Street, Kuwait
City Tel/Fax: (965) 2462304, email: info@goa-world.net.
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M A T R I M O N I A L S:
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BOMBAY:
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- Good looking Goan, Single Female, Age 31 years, residing in Mumbai,
seeks suitable alliance. Please contact Severene Mascarenhas
Email: mascars@corphq.utc.com
G O A:
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- Good looking Goan, graduate, single female, Age 29 years, residing in
Goa (Merces), seeks suitable alliance. Only genuinely interested parties
pls contact "Francesca Fernandes", Post Box 21701, Safat 13078, Kuwait
- Email: francesca50@hotmail.com
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IMMEDIATE VACANCIES IN KUWAIT
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MECHANICS/ASSISTANT MECHANICS WANTED:
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Dynamic Garage - Shuwaikh has openings for qualified mechanics/assistant
mechanics for German cars (Mercedes, BMW, Porsche). Should have
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CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE
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Additional input by:
Lawrence Fernandes (Dubai, U.A.E.)
William Fernandes (Kuwait)
Goan Welfare Society (Kuwait)
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In this issue :
1st October, 1998
1.Update On Coming Events In Kuwait
2.Kuwaiti MPs ask India to press Iraq for POWs release
3.Gulf War Claims
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Update On Coming Events In Kuwait
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Kuwait Open Quiz Competition:
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Indian Arts Circle - Kuwait has announced the above competition.
Details are as follows:
Participation: Associations, clubs, corporate establishments, doctors,
executives, journalists, housewives, teachers, engineers - just anyone
can participate in this question. The questions will be truly
international and not India-biased. However, the age limit is
restricted to 17 and above. Each team must comprise of 3 members and
should propose a "team name" by which the team will henceforth be
addressed and nominate the "team leader".
Preliminary/Qualifying Round:
Date: Tuesday, 6th October 1998
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Jabriya Indian School
Fee: KD. 15/- per team of 3 participants.
This will be a written round (like a test) comprising 30 questions
(including audio and slides). There will be a selection of top 6 teams
(based on their final scores) for the FINALS. The non-qualifying team
participants will receive as consolation a Free Entry Pass (KD. 3/-).
Finals:
Date: Friday, 9th October 1998
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Indian Arts Circle, Funaitees.
Content: The quiz will comprise 10 exciting rounds comprising general
questions, audio, video, computer-generated questions and a speed round.
Apart from the usual rounds (i.e. general audio, video, computer -
generated), for the first time in Kuwait, we will have a "live round"
where, instead of merely asking questions off the cards, we'll make
questions out of "live" specimens - people, animals, food, cultural
activities, etc. Promises to be great fun. One participant/leader of
the winning team will represent the IAC on the Sony Channel's "Brian of
Asia".
Entry Forms can be obtained from IAC Managing Committee Members -
Address: P.O. Box 1072, Salmiya 22011, Kuwait Tel & Fax: (965) 3904817
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Writers Guild Meeting:
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The periodical meeting of the Writers Guild will be held on Wednesday,
October 7th, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. sharp at Mrs. & Mr. Haider Bebehani's
residence at Nuzha. Kindly confirm your presence at the meeting by
phone/fax: (965) 5720704 or email: msjohar@hotmail.com
The Writers Guild, in very short span of time, has come to be known as a
patron of literature and literateurs. It has in its fold several
diplomats, journalists, poets and writers resident in Kuwait from India,
Canada, Spain,Brazil, Malaysia, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Indonesia, Niger,
China, Italy, and Nigeria. The Guild in its objective of enhancing
literary activities invite you to a free exchange of discussion and
sharing of thoughts on myriad subjects. Your presence on the occasion
will certainly cause enrichment of literary persuits.
The agenda includes holding of seminar, discussion on technique of
story-fiction writing, writing radio/stage/TV plays and scripts,
different htmlects of poetry - its rythm and meter and also translation
works. The writers who are not on the roll of the Guild may write with
the CV, detail of published/unpublished work, with photos. The
interpreters/translators of any two/three languages are also welcome.
The Guild has plans to consolidate and publish members' works in a book
form as well as distribution of award to the most intellectual poets and
writers associated with the Guild.
- Goa-World Team wishes the Writers Guild all success in their
endeavour.
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KUWAIT CANARA WELFARE ASSOCIATION (K.C.W.A.):
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KCWA celebrates its "Decade of Dedication " (10th Anniversary) with
Dinner on Thursday, October 8th, 1998 at Messilah Beach Hotel from 9:00
p.m. onwards. Top Ranks will be in attendance. Prizes include airline
tickets for best Indian Traditional Costume Couple. The competition
will be held at the early stages of the programme, a surprise
Priviledged Person at the venue and several spot prizes. The proceeds
of the event will be utilised to establish additiona utilities at the
First Free Computer Education School for the Physically Disabled,
establihed by KWCA at SASS Mangalore in 1996.Projected additional outlay
for the computer school is Rs. 20 lakhs.
For more details, pls contact Henry Coutinho (965) 4317274, Francis
Sirur(965) 4723714, Pascal Monteiro (965) 2422097 and KWCA Committee
Members.
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INTER-SCHOOL AND I.A.C. OPEN QUIZ COMPETITIONS IN KUWAIT:
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KITCO presents Derek O'Brian - The Quiz Master at the Quiz Competitions
organized by the Indian Arts Circle (IAC), Funaitees, Kuwait and
sponsored
by KITCO, the competitions' schedule is as follows:
7 October 1998 - IAC Inter-School Quiz.
8 October 1998 - IAC Inter-School Quiz.
9 October 1998 - IAC Open Quiz.
For passes, contact Tel: (965) 2469817/8 and (965) 2456293/4.
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KMMC Seminar:
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Kuwait Malayalee Cultural Congress (KMMC) is organizing a Traffic,
Security and Health Awareness Seminar on October 2nd, 1998 from 10:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Indian Embassy Auditorium, under the kind
patronage of H.E. Prabhu Dayal, Ambassador of India. Mr. M.J. Varkey,
M.P. (Mattathil Vackachen) will be the cheif guest.
This seminar is the first of its kind organized by an Indian Association
in Kuwait. Focus will be given to the road accidents, security rules,
environmental protection, fire and safety, emergency health care and
drug addiction and the evil habits commonly found among the youth.
Ministry of Interior (Traffic and Security Departments), Ministry of
Health (Emergency Department), Fire & Safety Department, Ministry of
Information and Environment Protection (KISR) will participate.
Demonstrations and visual display will be arranged by each department.
Students who wish to ask any question are requested to give the same in
writing with the following information:
1. Name and class of stduent
2. Name of school.
3. The Question to be asked.
4. The name of the concerned department.
All questions to be clearly written and to be passed to the school
authorities. KMMC representatives will collect the same from the schools
and will be read at the seminar. The concerned departments will answer
them at the seminar. Transport will be arranged from Senior Indian
School - Salmiya, Indian Public School - Salmiya, Gulf Indian School -
Fahaheel and United Indian School - Abbassiya at 9:30 a.m. sharp.
Kuwait Television and Radio will cover the entire programme.
Al-Ahleia Insurance Company is the main sponsor and Warba Insurance
Company is the co-sponsor of this Seminar.
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Global Indian Entrepreneurs Conference in New Delhi:
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The Indian Investment Centre on behalf of the Government of India and
Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) are joinly
organizing a Global Indian Entrepreneurs Conference on November 12-13,
1998 in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India.
Prominent Indian businessment in Kuwait were informed of this
conference. Prior to the conference, A.R. Nanda, Chief Commissioner
(Investments and NRIs), Chairman, Indian Investment Centre and Secretary
to Government of India and V.K. Topa, Additional Secretary General of
FICCI will be visiting Kuwait as part of their Middle East and South
East Asia tour. The main objective of this visit is to market the
conference among NRI associations, chambers of commerce, prominent
businessmen and professionals. Although the focus of this conference is
NRIs/persons of Indian origin, other potential foreign investors ahve
interest in India are also welcome to participate in this event.
A.R. Nanda will be giving a presentation on the economic and investment
scenario in India while discussing on the opportunities for NRIs. The
presentation will be at the Indian Embassy Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 13, 1998. All are coordially invited to attend.
- The Goa-World Team wishes the organizers all the best!
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Kuwaiti MPs ask India to press Iraq for POWs release
by Mahesh Uniyal, India Abroad News Service
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New Delhi, Sep 30 - Senior Kuwaiti lawmakers on a visit to India have
urged New Delhi to exercise its influence with Baghdad to secure the
release of Kuwaiti nationals in Iraqi jails.
The seven Kuwaiti MPs, led by Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
Talal Mubarak Al-Ayyar, who also met senior External Affairs Ministry
officials, said they were assured by Indian leaders that they "fully
sympathise with the Kuwaitis in their cause."
The Kuwaiti Friendship Parliamentary Committee was in India at the
invitation of the Lok Sabha, lower house of Indian Parliament, on the
first leg of a five-nation tour which also takes it to Pakistan, the
Philippines, Malaysia and South Korea.
Besides members of Indian Parliament, they met President K.R. Narayanan,
Vice-President Krishan Kant and the chief of the main opposition
Congress party Sonia Gandhi. They could not meet Prime Minister Atal
Behari Vajpayee who was away on a foreign tour and would return after
they have left for Pakistan tomorrow.
Describing the visit as "very successful," Al-Ayyar said that India, as
a leading member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), must "put pressure
on the Iraqi regime."
"It is a human rights issue and you (India) also believe in human
rights," he told reporters here. An estimated 6 2 5 people, including
eight women, were taken captive during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait
eight years ago. These also include 3 5 nationals of Saudi Arabia, Iran,
Egypt, Syria, India, Lebanon, Bahrain, Oman and the Philippines.
"Our prisoners (in Iraqi jails) are equivalent to 9 0 0 , 0 0 0 Indians
being taken captive," Al-Ayyar said, pointing out that the Kuwaiti
nationals in Iraqi jails make up 0 . 1 per cent of the total Kuwaiti
population.
"We want to know if they are alive. And if they are dead, we want their
bodies back," he said. Despite Iraq's denial that there are Kuwaitis in
its jails, Kuwait has not given up hope. The MPs pointed out how Iraq
had consistently denied the presence of Iranian war prisoners in its
jails for 1 8 years, but subsequently freed thousands of Iranians taken
captive during the Iran-Iraq war.
On a mission to lobby Asian parliaments for the release of the Kuwaiti
prisoners, the MPs hit out at the Iraqi regime, praised Indians living
in Kuwait and said Kuwait was for closer ties with "friendly" India.
Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is to visit India
later this year.
Evading comment on India's nuclear test explosions earlier this year and
its implications for the region, the Kuwaiti team said its discussions
in India were centred on topics related to India-Kuwait relations. "We
always look forward to peace, stability and development in the region,"
Al-Ayyar said.
Indian External Affairs Ministry officials told the Kuwaitis of the
recent meeting between the Indian and Pakistani Prime Ministers in New
York and Vajpayee's statement before the world body on India's nuclear
stand. "We welcome the movement in this direction," Al-Ayyar said.
The other members of the Kuwaiti team are: Hadi Hayef Al-Huerilah Al
Ajmi, Controller of Parliament; Abbas Hussain Sh. Al-Khodari, Chairman
of the Health, Social and Labour Affairs Committee; Ali Abdullah
Al-Khalaf, Chairman of Agricultural Affairs Committee; Rashid Salman
Al-Habidah, member of the Interior, Defence and Agricultural Affairs
Committee; Saud Irshad Al-Gufedi, member of the Interior, Defence and
Human Rights Affairs Committee and Salah Abdullreda Khourshid, member of
the Finance and Commerce Committee.--India Abroad News Service
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Gulf War Claims
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The Indian claims are being followed up by the following office:
Special Kuwait Cell,
Ministry of External Affairs,
ISIL Building,
9 Bhagwan Dass Road,
New Delhi- 110002
Although this is the office that is responsible for the liasoning
between the UNCC and the Indian nationals for the Indian claims, I have
heard of a lot of complains from my friends about them not getting any
replies to their queries from this office, maybe because they are tied
up with a lot of issues just like us here and have inadequate resources
to answer to all queries.
To brief up the status of the claims, here r some points that should be
noted:
1.The deadlines for submitting of all claims is over. No claims will be
accepted by the UNCC unless it comes under the UNCC Decision 12 wherein
only claims for Injuries or death will be accepted within 1 year from
the occurrance of the Injury/Death- Because of the Mines etc. left
behind after the war.
2. The UNCC is at the moment reviewing the claims and recommending
awards for thes claims. All "A" claims for Departure and Partial "C"
claims for losses upto $100,000 have been resolved. The recommendations
have been made in batches(Installments).Until now there have been 6
Installments of recommendations for the "A" and "C" claims. This means
that all the claimants claiming in the "A" and "C" Category will be
getting their initial payments($2500){if both than $2500+$2500} in
sequential order of the Installments as and when the UNCC is able to
draw up the money from Iraqi Oil sales. Uptill date the UNCC has
transferred money for the 1,2,3 Installments of "A" and "C" claims. The
4th Installment too will be paid in the next few weeks.
Please note that the below are my findings/Assumptions for the Indian
claims.
3. All claimants were sent notification postcards when their claims were
submitted to the UNCC or on receipt by the Special Kuwait Cell(SKC).
Those that did not recieve any such notification should write to the
Kuwait Cell and inquire. Most probably the claims were not recieved by
the SKC and hence were not submitted. And now it is too late to submit
any claim.
4. For those that were submitted and have their notification stating
that the claims were recieved by the SKC and sent to the UNCC should be
getting new notifications asking them to open accounts in the banks that
have been designated for the compensation amount disposal. These
notifications are most probably sent out only after the SKC has has
recieved the reccommendations from the UNCC for an Installment. I think
the SKC has been giving the Instalment number in these notifications.
Once the bank account has been opened the money will be transferred
according to the payments made by UNCC(See above). I think all those
appearing in Installments 1 and 2 should have recieved their money by
now. As for those in Installment 3 please have patience because of the
enormity of the claimants that are being paid and all the verifications
that have to be done.
For those of you who would like to contact The Syndicate Bank Head
Office :
The Syndicate Bank - International Division
Maker Towers "F" 11 Floor
Cuffe Parade, Mumbai - 4000005
Maharasthra - India
Tel:91-22-2181724
Fax:91-22-2181622
Email:idcbd@syndicatebank.com
Website:http://www.syndicatebank.com/ (Further Information)
- Francisco Xavier Gracias
- Email:fgracias@paac.org
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