GOA-WORLD   -   WEEKEND POST    -    VOLUME IX      -    28 OCTOBER 1998
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                C O N G R A T U L A T O R Y   M E S S A G E (S)
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Goa-World Team congratulates Mrs Hema Naik on being awarded the Thomas
Stephens Konkani Kendra's "Fr. Antonio Pereira Konkani Award".
The award of Rs. 20,000/- is awarded annually and is instituted in
recognition of over 15 years of service in the field of Konkani
literature.
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Goa-World Team congratulates Nisha Praveena Afonso, studying in the
Sharada English High School - Marcel, who bagged the gold medal at the 
33rd All India Child Art contest, 1998 (Uncle Baljie's) at Hyderabad on
October 2, 1998. 
{There were around 20,000 entries to this prestigious competition. Nisha
has maintained her award-winning run at this art competition  since she 
was 6 years old. - News courtesy: Gomantak Times)
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Goa-World Team congratulates The Big City Band for the excellent
performance on the Goa Day '98 in Kuwait.  
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                    GULF  BEAUTY  1998  EXHIBITION  IN  DUBAI 
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The Gulf Beauty 1998 Exhibition is the international business focus for
the Beauty Industry in the GCC countries and neighbouring markets.  
This 3rd international trade show for perfumes, cosmetics and body care 
will be held on 8 November to 11 November 1998 at the Dubai World Trade 
Centre, organized by Channels Exhibitions and sponsored by PROFESSIONAL 
BEAUTY WORLD.
Daily demonstrations by world-renowned experts will show hair stylists
and beauty professionals the latest international styles and techniques.
For details, Tel: (971-4) 824747      Fax: (971-4) 825757
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                      Q U O T E   O F   T H E   W E E K
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"The shortest and surest way to live with honour in the world, is to be
in reality what we would appear to be; all human virtues increase and
strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them" -
                                                             Socrates.
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        F O R  A L L  T H E  N E W S  Y O U  W A N T  O N  I N D I A 
                     - SOME WEBSITES WORTH DIGGING INTO
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IndiaWorld                               -- http://www.indiaworld.co.in
Khoj -- a searchable directory on India  -- http://www.khoj.com 
KHEL -- Indian Cricket on the Internet   -- http://www.khel.com
Man Pasand -- Indian Favourites          -- http://www.manpasand.com
IndiaLine  -- India's first daily Webzine-- http://www.indialine.com
SAMACHAR -- Your custom Indian newspaper -- http://www.samachar.com
NewsASIA -- Asian News                   -- http://www.newsasia.com
DHAN.com -- India Investments            -- http://www.dhan.com    
Bawarchi -- Your Indian Cook             -- http://www.bawarchi.com
Itihaas -- 5,000 years of Indian History -- http://www.itihaas.com
India Travelog -- Destinations in India  -- http://www.indiatravelog.com

Hea meri India!  I love my India!
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                   G O A - I D C  O N  T H E  I N T E R N E T 
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The Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) has now 
achieved another milestone by registering worldwide on the Internet.
Worldwide industrialists can now explore tiny Goa's vast industrial
potential.  IDC website:http://www.goa-idc.com. 
Email: goaidc@bom2.vsnl.net.in
General purpose and gddidccn@bom2.vsnl.net.in 

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                      PICK-OF-THE-WEEK   -  Ghtmler Almeida
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MY-MUG.COM 
Create your own Photo Mug, T-Shirt, MousePad and More On-Line! With 
My-Mug.com you can upload photographs and turn them into great gifts! 
Try it: 
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                    F A R E W E L L   M E S S A G E
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Goa-World Team, on behalf of the Goan community in Kuwait, wishes 
Dr. Gerry Rodricks and his wife, Linda, all the very best on their return 
to Goa!  
{In Kuwait, as Principal of the New Indian School - Jabriya, as Member
of the Managing Committee of Goan Welfare Society (GWS), as Eucharistic
Minister of Salmiya Chapel, Director of the Salmiya Chapel Choir,
Production, acting and directing of Dramas/Mandos, etc.  Dr. Gerry
Rodricks excelled himself with his multi-faceted talents, high academic
qualifications and administrative abilities}.

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      KONKANI CASSETTE & KONKANI/PORTUGUESE C.D. RELEASED ON GOA-DAY '98
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"PUTH" - a M.R. Production's second konkani cassette was released on the
Goa Day '98 on 23rd October 1998 at the hands of the Goan Welfare
Society (GWS) President, Mr. Alex Wilson Coelho in the midst of the 
Presidents of 10 Goan clubs/associations and a large crowd of Goans and 
their friends. 
It has music by: BABUSH, lyrics by: M.R. Productions and has introduced
Master Jonathan Fernandes. Betty Naz, Nephie Rod, Querobina, Mario Fernandes
(Majorda) and Remmie Fernandes have rendered 8 songs and includes 4
jokes pills for laugther!  The first konkani cassette release "Moladik Jivit"
received a super success, both in the Gulf, and down in India. Apart
from Betty Naz and Nephie Rod, all artistes are based in Kuwait. For
enquiries, contact mariojonathan@hotmail.com or gcalmeida@goa-world.net 
Goa-World Team wishes Mario & Remmie Fernandes all the best!
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THE SPIRIT OF GOA - A collection of Songs - A C.D. produced by The Big
City Band was released by H.E. The Ambassador of India to Kuwait, Mr.
Prabhu Dayal, on the Goa Day '98 on October 23rd, 1998 organized by the Goan
Welfare Society (GWS) in association with 10 Goan clubs/association. The
C.D. comprises of Konkani and Portuguese songs, folk dance and ballads
including  Mollabailo Dou (Goan Love Song), Goencho Mando (Lyrics &
Music: Big City Band), Marcha de Fontainhas/Daqui Nao Saoi (Vocals: Dr.
Francisco Colaco & Mrs. Fernanda Collaco), Goa Amchem, Corridinho (Traditional
Portuguese Folk Dance), Konkani Masala (Medley of Traditional Goan
Songs), Encosta Tua Cabecinha (Portuguese Love Song) and Adeus Korchea Vellar
(Old Goan Ballad).  
Goa-World Team wishes Lucio, Inacio, Ignatius, Adrian & Russel of the
Big City Band the best of success!
 
For the latest Konkani/English/Portuguese and Hindi cassette/CD Releases
from Goa, always check http://www.goa-world.net/music/new.htm
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                         W E E K E N D  R E C I P E
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SIZZLING SEAFOOD SPECIAL:

Preparation time: 25 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes - Serves 4-6

Ingridients/Items required: 
6 medium prawns, 200 g cod or other white fish, 4 calamari tubes, 
6 scallops, 2 cups vegetable oil, 150 gram vermicelli, 1 medium onion,
sliced from top to base, 1 stalk celery - sliced diagonally, 200 gram
snow peas trimmed, 12 paper thin slices of ginger, 1/4 cup tomato sauce,
1 tehtmloon chicken stock powder, 1 tehtmloon chilli sauce, 2 tehtmloons
sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 1/2 cups water.

Process:
1. Peel the prawns and then de-vien.  Cut fish into bite-sized cubes,
slice the calamari and halve the scallops.
2. Heat the oil and fry the vermicelli in small batches until it expands
and turns white.  Remove quickly to avoid over-cooking.  Spread on a serving
platter.
3. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons  of the oil and stir-fry the
vegetables for about 2 minutes.  Remove or push to the side of the pan and
stir-fry the seafood until cooked.  Mix with the vegetables and spread 
evenly over the vermicelli.
4. Place tomato sauce, stock powder, sugar and chilli sauce in pan.  Mix
well.  Combine cornflour with water and mix until smooth.  Add cornflour
to pan, stirring constantly over medium heat until the sauce mixture boils
and thickens. Pour over the vermicelli and seafood.

Serve immediately.  Bon appetit!

- This receipe was forwarded by one of our subscribers, who do not want
to give out her name.  Thanks to her, and let's have more such recipes for
all to share - info@goa-world.net

For more recipes http://www.goa-world.net/recipes/
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                          GULAB - KONKANI MHOINEALLEM 
                       (Gulab - Konkani Monthly Publication)
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For the info of all Konkani lovers, GULAB - Goa's only colourful konkani
monthly magazine, is now published for the last sixteen (16) years,
edited by Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa.  It's has a wide following and subscribers 
in the Gulf region, Europe and North America.  Yearly subscription outside
India is Rs. 500/- only.  Give this Christmas a subcription gift which will 
be remembered for the whole year!
Advertising rates are: Full coloured page (cover)  - Rs. 4000/-
                       Full coloured page (inside) - Rs. 3000/-
                       Full B&W page               - Rs. 2000/-
                       B&W quarter page            - Rs.  500/-
                       B&W 1/8 page                - Rs.  300/-
Advertising material should reach before 20th day of the prior month.
GULAB Representatives in your area can be reached at:
 Kuwait : Jose Antonio Gracias Tel: (965) 3940600 Ext. 2348
 Bahrain: G.R. Crasto          Tel: (973) 291166
 Oman   : Menino de Bandar     Tel: (968) 702158
 Mumbai : Fausto V. Da Costa   Tel: (91-22) 2654974
Subscribe and advertise in Goa's only monthly konkani publication.

- Above issued in the interest of Konkani by Goa-World Team

Konkani Literature
http://www.goa-world.net/books/konkani.htm

Other Newspapers check out
http://www.goa-world.net/information/business/paper.htm

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                          URGENT APPEAL FOR YOUR HELP
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Our only 6 years old daughter, Sonakshi, presently living with us in
Dubai has been diagnosed as suffering from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 
(ALL). She has been undergoing treatment for the past two years. Despite a
positive recovery following such treatment, unfortunately had a relapse.
Sonakshi's best chance of survival, according to her doctors in Dubai,
is to undergo a Bone Marrow transplant in USA within the next two weeks. 
We intend treating her at the Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo - New
York as no futher medical treatment can be given to her in Dubai. We appeal
to your generosity to please come forward with your donations, however
small or big, towards the medical treatment.
KPMG, a well known audit firm has established a 'Sonakshi Mujumdar
Medical Fund' account at the ABN Amro bank. You can deposit your donations 
in Account no. 22089098 in any ABN Amro branch in the UAE.
May God bless you.

- RAJEEV and ANITA MUJUMDAR (Parents of Sonakshi)
You can contact us at mujumdars@hotmail.com or anitraraj@emirates.net.ae

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     K O N K A N I   L A N G U A G E  C O U R S E  I N  L I S B O N
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KONKANI COURSE - "Fundacao Oriente" has announced a "Free Course of Goan
Culture and Konkani Language" to be conducted by Prof. Dr. Teotonio de
Souza at its premises in Lisbon. The 45-hour course is scheduled to
start on 16 November 1998, with classes from 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. every
monday and wednesday. Application and enrolment period goes from 26 October 
to 3 November.

(Forwarded by "jorge/livia de abreu noronha" 
to GoaNet).

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                     F O R  F O O T B A L L  L O V E R S
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BAHRAIN - GCC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ON NET:

The matches of the 14th GCC football championship which would kick of in
Bahrain between October 30 to November 12, 1998 would be telecast live
on the Internet for the first time.
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ASIA CUP 2000 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT:

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced the qualification
groups for the Asia Cup 2000 football tournament to be held in Lebanon. 
Holders Saudi Arabia will automatically qualify as will Lebanon as hosts.
Group I     - Oman, Iraq, Tajikistan and Kyrgyztan.
Group II    - Bahrain, Iran, Syrian, and the Maldives.
Group III   - India, U.A.E., Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh.
Group IV    - Qatar, Kazakstan, Jordan, Pakistan and Palestine.
Group V     - Kuwait, Turkmenistan, Yemen, Nepal and Bhutan.
Group VI    - South Korea, Myanmar, Laos, and Mongolia.
Group VII   - Indonesia, Hong Kong and Cambodia.
Group VIII  - Thailand, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei and North Korea.
Group IX    - China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Guam.
Group X     - Japan, Singapore, Macau and Brunei.

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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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October 29, 1998 - Colva Fama Celebrations at Messilah Beach Hotel,
organized by Colva United Center.  "Top Ranks" will delight one and all.
Lots of fun, games, prizes galore for the young and the old alike.  For
further details, members and friends are requested to contact: (965)
4715604, 9736564 or 5629141.
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November 5, 1998 - Kuwait Goa Foundation's Annual Dedication Programme
"Nite of Nites" from 7:00 p.m. onwards at Crowne Plaza Hotel(Holiday Inn).
Fabulous prizes, gifts, suprises.  Dress formal, in combination of black
and white.  For details Pager: 9227173 or call after 7:00 p.m. Tel: (965)
4741475 / 5638648 or 5636457
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November 16, 1998 - Angel's Fiesta - Guardian Angel Club (Sanvordem)
celebrates their annual Guardian Angel Feast at Pearl Marzouk (Salmiya)
from 9:30 a.m. onwards.  "Top Ranks" will be there to entertain you
throughout the day!  Lots of prizes and suprises awaits you.  For further 
info, please call Tel: (965) 5753607/ 5636439 / 2635690 or Pager: 9263059.

For all Goan/Indian related events planned for the last quarter of this
year, please view http://www.goa-world.net/worldwide/

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FOLLOW YOUR HEART:
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Help Ever, Hurt Never!  are you interested in serving the community 
- Service Opportunities include: 
- Blood Donation
- Food for the Needy
- Assist the children with special needs
- Visit the sick in hospitals
- Teach skills to children.
Love all - Serve all - Call Tel: (965) 5635049 / 5732536 / 5611380 /
5648074.

- Advertisement appearing on Goa Day '98 Souvenir 
(courtesy: GWS-Kuwait).
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                          C L A S S I F I E D S
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When in Mobor, Cavelossim, Goa - Vist Hipo Cool Guest House/Bar &
Restuarant. Location: Near Dona Sylvia Beach Resort, Kandy, Mobor.

For accomodation in Goa check out
http://www.goa-world.net/information/accomodation/

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Peter's Takeaway - The one and only "Goan" Restuarant in Salmiya-Kuwait
that services exclusive Goan, Chinese, Indian and Tandoori Dishes, 
undertakes outdoor catering orders.  Simply the Best - Details, kindly 
hello (965) 5619575.
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Whether it's your pet goldfish or your prized crystal collection, you
can trust International Removals - serving from Kuwait Mangalore, Mumbai,
Delhi and other Indian cities.  Moving to Toronto (Canada).  
Contact: Tel: (965)4822477 Fax: (965)4821121   Email: fslkwt@kuwait.net

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                        E C O N O M I C   N E W S L E T T E R
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The Embassy of India-Kuwait proposes to issue a fornightly Economic
Newsletter with effect from November 1, 1998.  Interested persons may
kindly contact the Indian Embassy - Commercial Section on Fax: 2571192

http://www2.kems.net/users/indemb/index.htm
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FROM GOA WORLD MESSAGE BOARD - http://www.goa-world.net/wwwboard/
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Posted by HUGH & ROSE on October 23, 1998 at 01:28:18:
- We will be coming to baga in goa at the end of november
and may be able to bring a multimedia and netted PC laptop with us
get in touch with any projects and ideas that might need help 
developing. Email:hugh@azura.co.uk
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Posted by MARY ANN D'CRUZ. on September 08, 1998 at 12:09:56:
- Looking for people in Computer Field.  Would like to have a
collaboration/partnership with any good foreign institute in the field of
computer education.  
Those interested, please email to: cyberinn@bom2.vsnl.net.in 
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Posted by Robert Mascarenhas on October 24, 1998 at 02:40:33:
- Hi, I'm Rob, living in Canada, for nine years. Previously I lived in
Abu Dhabi (UAE). I am trying to find a Goan penpal with whom I could chat
with. I haven't been to Goa for over a decade now, and besides this site, 
I don't know what's going on over there.  So if your interested. I'm 18, 
and will attending university next year. See you later, Robert from Toronto.
Email:rmasc@hotmail.com

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EXERCISE - YOU ALREADY KNOW YOU SHOULD GET MOVING. NOW LET ME TELL YOU WHY. 
By: "William L.C. Fernandes" 
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Exercise helps to control your weight by using excess calories that 
otherwise would be stored as fat. Your body weight is regulated by the 
number of calories you eat and use each day. Everything you eat contains 
calories, and everything you do uses calories, including sleeping, 
breathing, and digesting food. Any physical activity in addition to what 
you normally do will use extra calories.

Balancing the calories you use through physical activity with the 
calories you eat will help you achieve your desired weight. When you eat 
more calories than you need to perform your day's activities, your body 
stores the extra calories and you gain weight. When you eat fewer 
calories than you use, your body uses the stored calories and you lose 
weight. When you eat the same amount of calories as your body uses, your 
weight stays the same. 

Any type of physical activity you choose to do -- strenuous activities 
such as running or aerobic dancing or moderate-intensity activities such 
as walking or household work -- will increase the number of calories 
your body uses. The key to successful weight control and improved 
overall health is making physical activity a part of your daily routine.
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                     F R O M  T H E  E D I T O R'S  D E S K......
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If you've been with us a while, you'll remember when Goa-World
introduced the Gulf Goans Mailing List - Weekend Post a few months' back 
with only 50 odd subscribers. Our line-up back then was, admittedly, small 
- just a couple of reports on events held and upcoming, general info on Goa 
and Goa related activies - period.
To this, your response was enthusiastic.  And over the weeks, we've
really enjoyed the way you've asked for new and different items.  And we 
gladly did oblige.  Classifieds including real estate, matrimonial, seeking
jobs, restuarants, etc.  We have also in the past few days responded to
several enquiries and those which were out of our reach, have been passed on 
for relevant sourcing.
Fact is, we have covered lots of ground in pursuit of information and
data for our subscribers, browsers and friends on the Goa-World website, and
we wouldn't have it any other way (and we quote) "always been done".  
Keep the emails flowing.... your valued suggestions are always welcome.

If you have missed on any previous issues, we have now archived them
for you in mind, http://www.goa-world.net/gulf_goans/

                                               gcalmeida@goa-world.net
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In This Issue :

1. Important Phone Numbers in Goa
2. Upcoming events in Kuwait
3. Microsoft Courses
4. Online Banking
5. Writers Guild Meet
6. Pick Of the Week - Receipe/Goan Prawn Masala
7. Classified Advertisements
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Help Line in Goa
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For Drug dependency problems - Kirpa Foundation. Tel: 274350 (24 Hours)
For HIV affected persons - Positive people Tel : 231827
For Women in Distress - Family Counsellling Centre Tel : 235425
 
Hostpitals 
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Panjim : 
GMC (Casualty) - (832) 223026 
GMC (Panjim) - (832) 224566 
GMC (Bambolim) - 225727 
TB & Chest Disease Hospital - (832) 45927 
Institute of Psychiatry & Human Behaviour - (832) 226147 
Mapusa : Asilo - (832) 262211 
Margao : Hospicio, Margao - (834) 722164 
Ponda  : Hospital for Infectious Diseases - 312115, 312116 
Vasco  : Cottage Hospital, Chicalim - (834) 513864 

Police Stations
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Anjuna Police Station - Tel : 273233.
Bicholim Police Station - Tel : 362233.                               
Calangute Police Station - Tel : 276038.
Canacona Police Station - Tel : 643357. 
Mapusa Police Station - Tel : 262231.
Mardol Police Station - Tel : 7233.
Margao Police Station - Tel : 222175.
Margao Police Control Room - Tel : 224062.
Police Station Colva Beach - Tel : 221254.
DY S P TOURIST, Panjim. Tel : 44757.
I G P Panjim. Tel : 225360.
INTER STATE POLICE, Panjim. Tel : 22381.
P I TOURIST, Panjim. Tel :45715.
Police Control Room, Opposite Azad Maidan, Panjim. Tel : 223400.
Police Exchange, Panjim. Tel : 43266.
S D P O, Panjim. Tel : 226519.
Ponda Police Station - Tel : 313101.
Siolim Police Station - Tel : 272233.
Varca Police Station - Tel : 245100.
Airport Security - Dabolim Airport, Vasco. Tel : 513506.
Irrigation Police, Vasco. Tel : 512561.
Mormugao Harbon Police, Vasco. Tel : 512234.
Railway Police, Vasco - Tel : 512488.
S D O P Vasco Police Station, F.L.Gomes Rd. Tel : 513848

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               UPCOMING EVENTS/PROGRAMMES IN KUWAIT
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22 October 1998 - Diwali Bonanza Show - Organized by Saaz aur Awaaz
Troupe at the Indian Arts Cirlce (IAC), Funaitees. 

23 October 1998 - GOA DAY '98 - organized by Goan Welfare Society 
(GWS)in association with Goan clubs/associations at Indian Arts Circle, 
Funaitees from 9:00 a.m. onwards. Get set for yet another day-long 
bonanza of fun-fair and frolic, in an ambience that will fill your 
hearts with nostalgic memories of our beloved motherland, GOA, and 
experience the thrills of being home while still away from hom. Goa 
beckons you at the rendezvous of peace and harmony with Big City Band 
with Kuwait's Stepping Stones in action. 

23 October 1998 - Singing Competition (Individual) - Part of the Golden 
Jubilee Celeberation of Our Lady of Arabia Church, Ahmadi Timings: 11:30 
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Theme : Religious Songs ( English Only )
Eligible Groups : (a) Ages 7 to 11 (b) Ages 12 to 17 

30 October 1998 - Singing Competition (Group Singing) - Part of the
Golden Jubilee Celeberation of Our Lady of Arabia Church, Ahmadi
Timings: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Theme : Religious Songs ( English Only )
Eligibility : Open to all Children as well as Adults
Note : Groups should consist of minimum 4 and maximum 6 members 

30 October 1998 - The "O.P. Nayar Show" featuring the famous Indian
celebrities: O.P. Nayyar, Gajendra Singh, Jogo and Sanjeevani along with 
a "Fall Queen '98" at the Indian Embassy Auditorium. Those interested in 
contesting for Fall Queen '98 and any dance groups, kindly contact Tel: 
(965) 9686870 / 5651013 (after 4 p.m.). Organized by  Saaz aur Awaaz 
Troupe. 

30 October 1998 - Navelim Youth Centre - Vatt (Konkani Drama) by John
D'Silva at Indian Arts Circle. 

For further information check out :
http://www.goa-world.net/kuwait/1998/update.htm

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                 W R I T E R S  G U I L D  M E E T
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The regular monthly meeting of Writers Guild was held on 7th. October
1998 at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Haider Behbehani, at Nuzha. Miss
Rosario the Councilor - Embassy of Spain and Mr. Ismail the First
Secretary - Embassy of Bangladesh were the Chief Guest and Guest of
Honour respectively. The meeting was attended by well known literary
figures,  Kuwaitis and Expatriates including diplomats.  The proceedings 
commenced with the Chairman, Mr. Johar Chininoty's speech, highlighting 
the achievements of Guild since its establishment in 1995. 
The Guild has afforded lot of facilities for the Poets and Writers to
describe their works and also to diplomats to express their views on the 
cultural, historical, traditional and other htmlects of their countries 
and thus make known the richness of their societies. To enrich the 
global literature, fiction, stories, dramas, etc. a healthy discussion 
was held by the Owner of Penmanship Circle Dr. Iqbal Al-Gharabally, Dr. 
Hessa Al-Rifai and Dr. Alia Al-Shuaib. Prof. Abdul Aziz Al Andaleeb, 
Prof. Fareed Quereshi, Mr. Abdullah Al-Khalaf, Mrs. Sheba Mathew, Mrs. 
Parekh, Nigerian Engineer N-Kem, Akram Butt and Johar Chinioty recited 
their works. 
The others participants in the deliberations were Mr. & Mrs. Macarthy of 
Brazil, Mr. Pipick Mirsad - Ambassador of UNESCO, Prof. Cerary of
Poland, Kuwaiti Writers: Fatima Yousef Al-Ali, Laila Mohammad Saleh,
Taiba Ibrahim, Persian Poetess Nazi Behbehani, Kuwait TV2 personalities:
Mr. Esmail Ashkanani - Director, Mr. Ahmad Al-Baqsami - Senior Programme 
Presenter, & Mr. Abdul Sattar Gazalli - Executive Producer English News 
and this writer. Dr. Nooria Al-Roomi sent her blessings with latest 8 
books. 
It was unanimously decided to publish a Souvenir for the forthcoming
Seminar. Prior to the Seminar, it is also proposed to compile and
publish a book describing the works of writers and poets within the
Guild.  
Mr. Abdulla Kalam, a well known political writer, expressed his views on 
the different topics of his writings. Earlier,  Unesco's Goodwill
Ambassador Mr.Mirza Pippich was introduced to the gathering.  Mr.
Pippich tours several countries organizing exhibitions to raise funds
for reconstructing Maternity Hospitals in Bosnia, which are devastated
in the war. 
The meeting was concluded by short speeches by the hosts Mr. Haider
Behbehani and his poetess wife Nazi Behbehani, thanking all who attended 
the meet. The Chairman thanked the hosts and those attending. The next 
meeting will be held on 4th November 1998 at Dasmah. 

Forwarded to Goa-World by: "A.Veronica Fernandes" 
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                    Goan Prawn Coconut Masala
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his webisite.

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Real Estate
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Flats / Plots / Villa's for sale in Bangalore (India)
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    GOA-WORLD POST  /  S P E C I A L   D I W A L L I   I S S U E 
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GOA-WORLD TEAM wishes everyone on the Gulf Goans Mailing List a VERY
HAPPY
DIWALLI.  Let the festival lights keep shining upon us all throughout
the year!

GOA-WORLD TEAM hi Divallechi porob amkam somestank ani odhik korun
amchea
Hindu bhav-bhoinnink mogachi, ekvottachi ani xantichi khunna zanv.  Dor
disachea jivitant tick zanvdi amchi Divalli, Uzvaddachi Porob!

Dipavali kea khush ausser per Goa-World Team ki aur se subh kamnaeim!
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C O N G R A T U L A T O R Y  M E S S A G E(S):
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GOA-WORLD TEAM congratulates Prof. Amartya Sen on being awarded the
Nobel
Prize for Economic Sciences by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for
his
contributions to welfare economics.  Prof. Sen, you made India proud!

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GOA-WORLD TEAM congratulates its team member, Frederick Noronha and his
wife, Pamela on the arrival of the first baby girl. May God bless the
child
and the family abundantly!


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F E S T I V A L   C E L E B R A T I O N S:
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I N   K U W A I T:
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22 October 1998 - Diwali Bonanza Show - Organized by Saaz aur Awaaz
Troupe
and Leznica Creative Media at the Indian Arts Cirlce (IAC), Funaitees at
8:00 p.m.  Local singers Krishnan, Mufaddal, Rajeev, Naushad, Vicky,
Vishal,
Alka, Malka, Fehmida, Bhairavi, Anupama and Anasua, together with Anwar
Hussein will set the evening ablaze with the Diwali celebrations. For
more
info and passes, Tel: (965) 2425111 / 2425112.
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23 October 1998 - Diwali Damaka Programme - Organized by SIARA Group at
the
Indian Embassy Auditorium from 10:00 a.m. onwards, followed by lunch for
members and friends.  For more info, Tel: (965) 5716258 / 5619607 /
3927734.


For other events/programmes, visit 
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23 October 1998 - Diwali Festival, Family Fun Programme at the Poolside,
Hilton Hotel - Manama. For more info, contact Tel: (973) 535000. 


For other events/programmes, visit
http://www.goa-world.net/worldwide/bahrain.htm

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N E W   K O N K A N I   C A S S E T T E   R E L E A S E
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C. D'SILVA's new konkani album "VINKTEM MEVONA" - A Ronny Socorro
Production
- is just released coinciding with the Diwalli festival.  Singers
include
Jr. Rod, Josephine, Luciano Dias, Conny M., C. D'Silva and Paul Joaquim.
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G W S  S C H O L A R S H I P  A W A R D S
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Goan Welfare Society (GWS), Kuwait invites applications from top ranking
Goan students from schools in Kuwait who have excelled at the CBSE
examinations conducted by the Delhi Board in April 1998 for the GWS
Scholarship Awards, donated by Sam Alphonso.  The annual awards
presentation
will be held on the Goa Day '98 programme on October 23rd, 1998 at the
I.A.C. Auditorium, Funaitees at 6:00 p.m.  Applicants are required to
attach
photocopies of the mark sheets along with birth certificate s in proof
of
their Goan originality at Tel/Fax: (965) 2450341.  The awards will be
granted as follows:
Std. X top ranking Goan boy, Std X top ranking Goan girl, Std. XII top
ranking Goan student - one each in Arts, Science and Commerce stream.

Info forwarded to Goa-World 
by the Educational Cell - GWS-Kuwait (acoelho@burgan.com.kw)
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H A N S P A C H E M  VO  R O D P A C H E M:
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Goeant thaun phone-ar ghorkarnn uloita:
".... ham ani Dubai thaun etanam KAND'DEA mat haddunk visronaka....,
bye".

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A restuarant in southern China is to offer diners "the world's spiciest
dish" named the Clinton-Lewinsky......... (Herald/Oct. 12, 1998)


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K O N K A N I  "C D"  
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ViVa Goenkar - a Souvenir of Goa from THE LYNX comprising of the theme
song
sung for the international Goan Youth Convention, Goa - December 1989.  
Amchem Goa, Aum Saiba Poltoddi Vetam, Papal Maezinha Querida, Voddskara,
Viva Goenkar, Portuguese and Konkani Medley and Remix, Juliana and Adeus
are
some of the numbers recorded and mixed by Glam Slam Studio, Mumbai with
Drums/Percussion programming by Cassy Lobo.
Music & Lyrics - The Lynx (Augosto, Conny, James, Jude & Terry).
For your copy, Tel: Margao 0834-510616       Fax: Margao 0834-513903.

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F R O M   T H E   E D I T O R I A L   D E S K ......
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A BIG THANK YOU TO:
A. Veronica Fernandes (Kuwait)             Fred Noronha (Saligao, Goa)
Joel D'Souza (Assagao, Goa)                Nezi Dias (Qatar)
Lawrence Fernandes (Dubai, UAE)            Lianne Rodricks (Abu Dhabi,
UAE)
Goan Welfare Society (Kuwait)              Navelim Youth Centre (Kuwait)
Herald Publications (Goa)                  GoaNet Digest Administrators
Saligao Sports Club (Kuwait)               Cajetan Pereira (Sanvordem)
William Fernandes                          Francisco Xavier Gomes
(Kuwait)
Gomantak Times (Goa)                       Pascoal J. Monteiro (Ahmadi,
Kuwait) Mario Rebello (Kuwait)                     and all
others..........
who have contributed towards the Weekend Posts, Special Editions and the
Goa-World website.  Keep those emails, comments, and suggestions
flowing!

Uly Menezes -  ulysses@kuwait.net
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New Indian envoy to UAE
from India Abroad News Service

New Delhi, Oct 15 - K.C. Singh, Spokesman of the External Affairs
Ministry, has been named to succeed Ambassador M.P.M. Menon as India's
Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.

Although the date for the change of guard in the Indian Embassy in Abu
Dhabi is still to be announced, it is learnt that Menon will be leaving
his post soon.

Singh, 5 0, is familiar with the Arab world. Trained in Arabic, he
served in Cairo during 1976-78. He was also in Ankara  from 1 9 8 7 to 
1 9 8 9 before returning to New Delhi for a long stint in the Minitry of
External Affairs.

As Joint Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa) between 1 9 9 6 and 1 9
9 8, he played a key role in negotiations for a consular agreement with
the UAE and the Indo-UAE extradition treaty which is awaiting signature
by the two sides.

Singh, popularly by his initials "KC", was appointed Spokesman of the
External Affairs Ministry in April this year.

Apart from being a major source of  energy, the UAE is home to more 
than 6 0 0, 0 0 0 Indian expatriates who account for nearly a third of
the Gulf state's population. Abu Dhabi and New Delhi are also working
together as part of ongoing efforts by India and the Gulf nations to
forge a broad-based partnership involving closer  security, economic and
cultural links.--India Abroad News Service

Forwarded to Goa-World by : 
Frederick Noronha (Goa) - Journalist
Email:fred@bom2.vsnl.net.in