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Panaji : Goa government has banned drinking liquor on beaches in a bid to curb littering and nuisance caused to women tourists.However, one can continue to enjoy drinks at designated places like beach shacks, Goa Tourism Director says Nikhil Desai."The ban has been imposed under Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Act which gives the right to the state government to ban things which create nuisance in the tourism zones. The act envisages protecting and maintaining the tourist places from deterioration and erosion and preserves the tourism potential", says Mr. Desai.

India Reserve Battalion (IRB), a wing of Goa Police, manning the law and order on beaches, is asked to implement the order with immediate effect. "The violation will attract arrest", stated Mr. Desai. He clarified that the prohibition order is not applicable to drinking in licensed shacks or any other places where retail sale of liquor is allowed. The ban is the fallout of mounting complaints by tourists getting injured by broken bottles littering beaches and of nuisance against women tourists by drunken hoodlums loitering beaches.

Goa bans drinking alcohol on beaches

02 Friday, 3rd May, 2013Tech-know

Many believe that we are now experiencing

the most intense technological revolution of all time, and that we are transitioning into a High Technology Age,

where new advancements will make previous

models extinct. Here are some gadgets that are

slated to be released in the very near future and some have been released already. Many of these

modern devices will change our lives and the

world we live in for good.

Devices to make our lifestyle better

The tendency of replacing classical television with digital television has been going on for a while, but the 4K TVs will probably be the final hit for this old industry. The 4K terminals can display movies with resolutions four times bigger than HDTV, so it is

understood why they’re so appreciated.

For the moment, the price is prohibitive, and the current capabilities of televisions would not be able to ensure a solid number of programs that can be enjoyed on this device but all the same, it is a huge step forward in terms of clarity and fidelity.

The 4K TVs

It seems like advertising, nowadays, is as necessary as clean water for society to function. So it’s refreshing to see one company working hard to combine the two. Located in Lima, Peru, and developed by The University of Engineering and Technology of Peru and ad

Google Glass

Smart Watch “Pebble” officially launched in 2013, is the first smart watch. Besides the common functions of a classic watch, it can be connected to the Smartphone or tablet, with a simple Android or IOS application. This way, the watch will give you access to lots of information besides the time of day, such as missed calls, messages, and emails. The device is connected with an app store also, so the developers could create other applications that would make Pebble even more interesting and useful.

Billboard That Produces Clean Water

agency Mayo Draft FCB, the billboard is able to produce around twenty-six gallons of water per day. It uses five filtration devices, and is helped along by Lima’s extremely humid air.

The billboard is designed not only to provide water to Peru’s largest city—a city where 1.2 million residents don’t have running water but also to encourage kids to apply to UTEC and study engineering. This could be one of the biggest technological revolutions ever, which will solve one of humanity’s biggest problems that are scarcity of water or it could merely be an ambitious plan

that won’t evolve to the next level. Only time will tell.

People have tried to make smart glasses before, with very little luck. Google’s “Glass” seems like the first pair that might actually work properly. People who have used them said that despite the uncanny feeling that everyone’s staring at you,

the experience was actually pretty good. Being able to get real-time information about everything you’re looking at may seem to some like information overload, but it’s likely that most people will become used to the idea in the future.

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04 Friday, 3rd May, 2013Beauty Care

Try the following remedies to fade your tan and get your natural colour back•Prepare a paste of baking soda and use it to scrub the tanned area. Do it every alternate day for 2 weeks to see a noticeable change. •Mix equal parts of vinegar and water. Soak your hands in the solution for about 5 minutes. Wash it off with cold water and notice the change. •Combine a teaspoon of honey and lemon juice. Apply the anti-tan mixture on tanned hands and rinse it with cold water after 10 minutes. Lemon for Natural Skin Care

•A mixture of lemon juice, rose water and cucumber juice is very effective to fade suntan. Lemon juice containing citric acid helps fad the tan while cucumber and rose water act as cooling agents. •Lemon juice can be applied directly on the tanned hands with a wash cloth. Let your skin soak lemon juice for 15 to 20 minutes, before you rinse hands in cold water. •Make a paste of lemon, yoghurt and gram flour. Apply the paste gently on tanned areas and rinse it with warm water after 5 minutes. It will also remove dark dead skin. •Mix turmeric, lemon juice and a tablespoon of raw milk. Apply on the hands and leave it till mixture dries. Thereafter, wash it with cold water. •Combine crushed oats and buttermilk. Rub it on the tanned hands. Oats help in exfoliating the skin, whereas butter milk soothes the skin. •Apply fresh coconut water on tanned hands to revive skin’s tone as well as make skin supple and soft. This is a nice alternative of sun tanning.

•Soak a few almonds overnight and grind them the next morning. Mix equal quantity of milk cream to the paste and apply it on the affected area to make the skin fair. •Apply mashed papaya pulp and massage the sun tanned area. Rinse it with cold water after 10 minutes. •Combine mashed white gourd and multani mitti. Apply the paste on the tanned hands. Let the paste dry before rinsing it with cold water. •Add equal amounts of curd and lemon juice to a teaspoon of multani mitti. Apply the paste gently over your hands. Leave anti-tan mixture for 15 minutes and wash off with cold water. There is no way you can fade the skin cells that have tanned, all you can do is encourage the renewal of surface of your skin and reveal un tanned skin cells beneath. Most of the homemade solutions to remove sun tan need at least a week’s time to show the effect. There is no need to use fairness cream, which contains harmful bleach that can turn out to be harmful.

If your work involves being in the sun for long, you need to take precautions to negate the effects of sun exposure. The reason behind sun tanning is the increase in melanin (a pigment) production in response to UV radiation in sunlight or tanning beds.

If you want to walk out in the sun reassured about not being exposed to the risk of getting a tan, exercise cautiously keeping in mind the following points : • Avoid sun during the peak hours: Exposure in the sun, especially during the peak sun damage hours (10:00 am to 4:00

pm) is a no-no. If you have to go out, make sure you cover yourself and apply sunscreen before going out in the sun. •Use sunscreen with high SPF: An essential to prevent sun-damage, a sunscreen with high SPF increases skin’s intensity, to shield you against sun’s harmful radiations. Use about 45-50 SPF sunscreen. This will also fight with UV rays. •Cover yourself: Whenever you expose your body in sun please keep your whole body covered to prevent your skin from sun tanning. Put on sun sleeves when going out to prevent hands from damaging sun rays. Wash your hand several times in a day.

How to Remove Sun Tan from Hands

We all know, now a day’s sun is so bright and provide more heat and UV rays. A dark shade

on your hands could be embarrassing. Here’s the list of natural tips of how you can remove tan

from your hands and survive a long day without worrying about tanner-looking hands without

spending too much money.We can do a lot to remove the embarrassing suntan from hands or prevent the same. The

natural ingredients on your kitchen’s shelf can help you to get rid of the tan in the natural way.

Tips to Prevent Tanning of Hands

05Friday, 3rd May, 2013 Fashion & Lifestyle

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06 Friday, 3rd May, 2013Goan Personality

Tiatr and Goans have a very close bonding. It’s like a part of our culture."Konkani tiatr" popular for its high entertainment value, is a dramatic art form unique to Goa.It has helped promote out language and culture to a great extent.

Here is one tiatrist Domingos Sebastian Fernandes alias Seby Fernandes who has shown his immense love and devotion for local cinema from a very tender age.He was born on 10th July 1946 and unlike other tiatrists this tiatrist did not have any one from his family in this field.Seby Fernandes is not only an actor of the Konkani stage but also a singer, director and writer.

Not forgetting the fact that Tiatr have contributed to keeping the Konkani language alive during Portuguese colonial rule, when Konkani was suppressed. Tiatrists played a major role in the struggle to

make Konkani the official language of Goa.Seby through his tiatrs has seen that the Konkani language be spread and kept alive amongst the current generation who seem to forget the Konkani language which is their mother tongue.

He is also an active member of the Tiatr Academy. At the 10th All India Konkani Tiatro Competition the 1st prize for Dev ani Dhorm was begged by Mr. Seby Fernandes for best direction and this tiatr was presented by Our Lady of Remedios Chapel Association Patto Ribandar (Tiswadi).

He was previously working abroad and retired in the year 1982 and for the past 31 years has taken the Konkani stage seriously and as a serious profession post retirement. Initially he started acting at the age of 18 years and has done his bit to contribute to the Konkani stage and promote the slowly dying Goan culture and Konkani language among our new generation who find the western culture more amusing.

Seby first acted in a tiatr known as “Ghutt kumsaracho” in Macazana in the year 1965 and played a positive role in this drama. The following year in 1966 he directed, acted and wrote the tiatr “Xendleli Bhurgim” .In 2005 he put together the tiatr “Duens” which they later put up at the tiatr competition at Kala Academy, Panaji.In the year 1999 he put up the tiatr “Aum tumchi Konn”on the feast day of Our lady of Remedias. “Mog visvas ani sosnikai” was his next piece of art in the year 2006.Lately on February 9th 2013 he directed a tiatr for the village feast at Riabandar named “Kazara Adim”.

Seby received an award at the kind hands of Chief Minister Diagambar Kamat for his excellence in the field of theatre. He also received an award for cultural excellence in the field of boy theatre for the year 2008-2009.

“I come from a time in 1964 where we used to use petromax while doing drama.I must say the viewership of local cinema has decreased because

people are asking for performance from professionals only. In villages one gets a chance to put forth his talent and then get selected to act with professionals depending on their luck. People still like watching tiatrs even though Bollywood and Hollywood movies are now available.” explained tiatrist Seby Fernandes.

He further went on to say there is no chance or rather no chance is given for amateur actors to perform with Prince Jacob, Rose Ferns and other big names .Only if one is lucky enough and is present at the right place at the right time only then he could make it big. Old people like us are also not given a chance. But I like motivating and giving chance to the youth to come up and act.

He concluded saying I will continue acting and contributing to the Konkani stage till the age I can. I like to work in dramas and will also give others an opportunity so that the culture may move on to the next generation.

a legendary Goan tiatristSeby Fernandes

by- Andrea Fernandes

07Friday, 3rd May, 2013 Sports

1: What inspired you to start playing football?It was my dad who inspired me to start playing football since he was a great football fan. Despite being a polio patient and having defect in his legs he used to play football and this is what inspired me to play football and fulfill my father’s dream.

2: Which footballer do you admire the most and why?I admire Cristiano Ronaldo and like the way he plays the game. I also like his scoring style and the techniques he uses while playing. When I see him play on television I watch him carefully and try and implement the same in my game.

3: When did you first start playing football? And did you play any other sports whilst growing up?If I go by my parents words then I started playing when I was a kid at the age of one. Yes besides football I tried my hands at other games like badminton, cricket, hockey, basketball and a few more but my first love always remained football.

4: How did you go about with the preparations for the I-League?Preparations for the I-League begins in the month of July when all the players and the new players who have joined for that season come together to know each other. We offer mass in the church as well as carry out other rituals. Then we have medical checkups and other formalities. Later we have a 15 days closed camp where in we are kept aloof from the outer world. In this camp we have yoga, swimming, talks on team building etc.These camps help us to know out teammates as well communicate with the coaches and management. After this camp regular coaching begins and practice matches with other clubs are also undertaken in order to understand and get a correct balance of the team. These practice games carry on till the end of the season.

5: What do you think makes a great football player?According to me what makes a great player are as follows:•Technical skill•Understanding of the game• Play making ability• Pace•Commitment to improve•Ability to make an impact •Decision making•Attitude

One must always keep a positive attitude, work hard and learn as much as they can every time they step on the field. Have fun simultaneously but be serious when time comes.

6: How much of talent and how much of practice do you think a sportsperson requires?I think all are talented and naturally gifted players and it is only practice that can make the player’s perfect. As for me talent and practice go hand in hand.

7: How long and how often do you train?When the season is on I train as per the instructions of my coaches and trainers because as professional players we are required to go as per the norms and standards of the management in terms of training. During off season I work out in the gym for 2 hours on my physical building especially to make my legs stronger. I also take up jogging to build my stamina which is essential for a player

8: What do you do to get rid of nerves before a football match?Listening to music and praying is the best way of getting rid of nerves before a game.

9: Which would you rate as your most satisfying match?The match I played against Mumbai F.C in Goa and scored a goal which I dedicated to my departed dad.

10: What is the position played by you or your

comfortable playing? I play forward but as and when the team requires I am ready to play in any position.

11: Any Goan probable for the Indian team?I consider myself as one of the Goan probable for the Indian team. I just need to play my natural game and wait for my chance to get into the Indian team.

12: Why can’t India perform well at the national level according to you?I think the Indian National Team has the talent as well as the players to perform well as the national level, but we need to play ore International friendly matches which will in turn help the team know its strength and weakness. Our national team also requires more exposure to the European style of football to compete with them.

13: When someone's not performing or working hard what do you think needs to be done?I think that the coaches and management should take note of the same and find out what is the problem with the players and try to sort it out. There is also a need to motivate the players as an when required, we as players tend to go out of form which is common with all the players at any level. At this time the coaches, management and the players specially should motivate these players to come out of this phase.

14: Where are the best places football has taken you? Football has taken me to different parts of India as well as around the world. To name a few place I have played at are Kolkata,Delhi,north eastern states on India and outside India I have been to place like Macau,Jordon,Muscat and Uzbekistan.

15: The dream club you would want to play for some day is?Currently I am playing for my dream club Salgaocar Sports Club. It has been 8 long years I have been playing for this club. I have a dream of playing or training with the team Manchester United.

16: How do you imagine the future of football in 50 years from now?Well the Indian football team is processing on the right track and if we continue with the same format and give importance to out grassroot levels of football I think in the next 50 years from now India will be a power house of football just like India is in the cricketing world. There is only a need to build the Indian football team at each stage.

playing with gumptionMilagres

Milagres Melwyn Gonsalves was born and brought up in Agassiam and is currently residing at St.Cruz. He was born on 24th January 1987 and has been juggling for his dream club Salgaocar

SC for the past 8 years. He starts off his day by giving thanks to god and then after a light breakfast goes on to practice for one and a half hour or so. He then takes rest and goes about

with his outdoor work. He then has his lunch and grabs a short nap after which he hangs out with his friends and family. Later in the evening he prays with his family, watches

television, has his dinner and then goes off to bed as he has another tiring day awaiting him. Read on for more details in an exclusive interview with this promising footballer.

by- Andrea Fernandes

08 Friday, 3rd May, 2013Art & Culture

Have you ever wondered how much effort and risk is put by the fishermen for us so that we could enjoy eating fish every day?

Goa is a land, which is known for many traditional occupations like farming, toddy tapping and many more but besides these, fishing is an important occupation in Goa which dates back from the time immemorial. The original tribal settlers in Goa were fishermen and hunters, and villages were constructed near the sea and inland rivers. Even today all along the coast and inland waterways, fishing is a major occupation and a stronghold of the fishing community.

In the daily occupational routine, the fishermen first take to the sea in the early morning hours before day break in order to set their nets in the water. As the sun rises and the fish begin their daily search for food, the fishermen relax in their boats and wait. By 8 a.m. they pull up their nets and return to the shore with the days catch. After being helped on shore by other village fishermen, the nets made out of clear nylon of late and fine twine in the days of yore are then opened and the fish are removed into the baskets with the help from the women and the younger family members.

While the men drag the boats higher onto the shore above the high-tide line, the women carry the catch to the market in the town where they bargain with customers to reach a suitable price. The family also keeps aside enough fish for their own consumption and in some instances may trade it locally with other villagers. In the

afternoon, the men return to the sea and again repeat the process of setting the nets and waiting as the sun sets to bring in their nets.

Fish is an integral part of the Goan diet, and fish-curry-rice in all its varieties defines the standard meal in Goan homes. Dried salt fish, rava fried fish, fish rechado, fish-in-curry, fish ambotik, fish masala, and fish vindaloo are several of the preparations involved in the consumption of fish. In many villages one boat will be owned by five or six men who work as a team, or one man may own several boats which he then gives out on rent to fishermen for specified rates. A traditional boat is usually 8 to 10 feet in length and made of wood. The boat tom is constructed from the trunk of a coconut tree and the sides are made with plywood. The planks are stitched to the bottom with a heavy twine, and the whole boat is coated in a thick water-proof black tar which strengthens the wood and increases the life time of the boat which is usually around 25-30 years. A wooden balance is then attached to the body of the boat by thin wooden tree poles in order to provide stability and balance to the boat. In olden

days fishermen fastened their own nets from finely woven twine, but today most are capable of purchasing synthetic nylon nets from the town stores.

In most of Goa's traditional occupations, the monsoons play a key role in the occupational cycles of fishermen. By mid-to late June, the rough seas and rainy weather prevent fishermen from continuing in their daily routine, thus substantially decreasing their catch and the availability of fish in the market. Today government is trying their best to sustain this occupation by providing funds on the boats as well as subsidy so as to boost more Goan’s to take up this occupation. Today these fishermen put their lives in danger and go far places for fishing along with five or more fishermen on the boat for a week and try to catch as much as fish as possible and when they return back after a week the fishermen then sell the catch in the market at good price. Today as the inflation rates are gone high it has become difficult for the fishermen to continue with this occupation.

The life of a fisherman, like most traditional occupations in Goa, is determine by the rhythms of nature and involves the entire family. It is not an easy job it involves a lot of risks as sometimes there are storms in the sea. In the past many fishermen died due to storm in the sea.

A smelly BusinessFishingby- Ridhi Bandekar

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Margao is the second largest city by population and it is also the commercial and cultural capital of Goa. The nearest airport which is the Dabolim Airport is 28 km away from Margao. The city has a Railway Station which is Goa's biggest and most important as it is positioned at the intersection of the Konkan Railway and the South Western Railway. Most trains stop at Margao; hence, it is used more commonly as a transit stop rather than a tourist destination. Margao is connected by road to other cities like Mangalore, Udupi, Bhatkal, Kumta, Karwar, Ratnagiri, and Mumbai through the National Highway 17 (NH17).

Konkani is the most widely spoken language in Margao. English, Marathi and Hindi are also spoken and understood by the city's population. The dialect of Konkani in South Goa is different from that spoken in North Goa.

There’s a lot to do in Margao. It’s a walker’s city. You can avail of the daily sightseeing tours or browse the sunny lanes of Margao or go for a long leisurely walks around the city. The latest movies are shown at the Osia Multiplex. The Margao market is worth a visit, for its color, noise and a close look at the unique fisherwomen who reign supreme over the seafood they sell – a food item that Goans prize more than gold and jewels. The market is near the main bus stand. In the market one can see a variety of fish, vegetables, fruits and also flowers. This is the only market in Goa which is systematic and kept clean by the locals as this market is divided into different sections keeping in mind

the complete vegetarians and the hardcore non- vegetarians. The market also has a variety of spices and dry seafood which are in demand among the tourists.

The city has a lovely golden beach widely known as the Colva Beach. For fun and rejuvenation, beaches, like

Benaulim, Mobor to name a few are also located in the vicinity, and can be visited at any time of the day. There are many locals as well as foreign and India tourists who enjoy having bath in the deep sea as well looking at the scenic beauty of the beach.

Besides there are a number of churches and temples in Margao, since the population is predominantly Roman Catholic with a significant numbers of Hindu and along with the minority of Muslims in the city. The famous churches in Margao are the Holy Spirit Church, the Grace Church, The St Sebastian and the Monte Hill Chapel. Its range of popular temples includes the Hari Mandir, Damodar Mandir, Maruti Mandir, the Saibaba Mandir and the Shiv Temple. The city is also home to two popular mosques of Goa along with a Jain Temple at Pajifond.

The city acknowledges art and culture tremendously and therefore there is a 'Ravindra Bhavan' appreciating many artists in various fields. It is also the Official Venue for International Film Festival of India which is organized by the Goa Government. It also has Goa's biggest sports stadium, the Nehru Stadium at Fatorda where many local, national as well as international games have taken place.

Margao is crowded and hot, but it's worth seeing. The hustle and bustle is quite incredible. Margao is well connected with other cities of Goa by bus. Express mini-buses run by the Kadamba Transport Corporation and as well as by the private buses. Some inter-state buses touch Margao. For instance, buses headed to Bangalore via the Karwar route, touch Margao in the evenings, and pick up passengers there. Some of the buses for Bombay and other states leave from Margao.

There is a wide choice of hotels to stay in and around the city of Margao. One cannot forget the people as well as the city as it makes every single person to fall in love with its scenic beauty, culture and also the warm and joyful nature of the Goan’s.

Margao

Tourist Spot

by- Ridhi Bandekar

10 Friday, 3rd May, 2013Heritage Site

The mind begins conjuring up images of plentiful of sea shores with copious of colours flashing one after the other at the very mention of the name of ‘Goa’. Merely acquiring the knowledge of the combination of sun, sand and sea about Goa is not enough. The historical legacy of Goa also encompasses unto itself much more than what apparently Goa is known for.

Fort Aguada Goa, is the largest and the most preserved Portuguese bastion. It was built in 1609-12 to protect the Old Goa from attacks of enemies and to control the entry of river Mandovi. The Fort Aguada Goa is located at the estuary of the river Mandovi. It was strategically located to act as a protection from the Marathas and the DutchThe Fort Aguada Goa is named after the fresh water springs within the fort. In Portuguese “Agua” means water and “Aguada” denotes a place where water is stored. The spring was used to provide fresh water to ships that come to Fort Aguada. Fort Aguada Goa was protected by two hundred cannons and in addition there was a deep dry moat that needs to be crossed to get inside. The walls of this fort are 5 metres high and 1.3 metres wide.There is also a four-storey, 13m high Portuguese lighthouse as part of Fort Aguada Goa. The lighthouse was erected in 1864 and is among the oldest lighthouses of this kind in Asia. The lighthouse initially used an oil lamp in a traditional style but was later renovated in 1976 to give it a modern style. The lighthouse at Fort Aguada housed a gigantic bell that was retrieved from the ruins of the St. Augustus monastery at Old Goa. However, the bell was later shifted to the Our Lady of Immaculate Conception church at Panaji.

This Fort is one of the largest and impressive forts preserved as one of the best known landmarks in Goan history. Its prominence has grown from the fact that its headland on

which it is built offers a wonderful site for military architects due to its shielding of the vital sea access from the heart of the Portuguese territory thereby making it an ideal site for seaward as well as landward defense.

The elimination of the Maratha threat and the acquisition of the New Conquest added more glory to its importance right upto the end of the 18th century when Goa's future borders were established. The most vital part of it was its impregnability to survive attacks by enemies through land or sea or simultaneously from both sides which often happened.

The water link with the sea on the north side was extended with the use of the Nerul river which dissolves into creeks beyond the peninsula and the whole of the headland was utilized

as well making it a thoroughly defensible island. The fort was built as per the design laid down by the Italian military architects employed by the Portuguese government in Lisbon. On the highest point of the headland, there is a citadel which is linked by a defended passage to the riverside. The entire area at sea level is surrounded by fat walls with occasionally occurring bastions along the riverside. The outer wall part has

now disappeared though there are still fragments which can be seen, distinctively along the river.

The lighthouse is surrounded by magnificent places where Panjim lies to the east along the river, with its Miramar and Caranzalem beaches leading to the Cabo with the Governor’s house on its point. Beyond the lighthouse lies the estuary of the Zuari river and the Mormugao port with the islands of St. George and Cambariem offshore. On the western side lie the famous northern beaches of Baga and Calangute. While the Candolim church is located inland to these beaches. The ceremony for commemoration of the beginning of the struggle is held on 18th June each year. The prison was in extensive use as it housed the revolutionaries of the 19th century when in 1946, the first peaceful non violence movement was initiated. All through the fight for freedom, nationalist supporters found themselves imprisoned here. The barrack built by British forces at the beginning of the 19th century during the Napoleonic Wars is no longer visible now.It is a must visit place when one is in Goa.

legacy of GoaAguada Fort

by- Andrea Fernandes

11Friday, 3rd May, 2013 Sips & Bites

Aam Panna is a rejuvenating and refreshing cooler prepared using raw green mangoes during the hot summer months when mangoes are in season. This sweet and sour summer drink, also known as Kairi Panha works as a digestive and is hard to resist due to its unbeatable flavor

and health benefits.

With two mango trees in our backyard garden we are armed with a huge haul of raw mangoes each season. A large batch of mangoes are allowed to ripen while the

rest are used to make large jars of sweet and hot pickles, juice, squash, desserts and quite a few are gifted to family and friends. While picking mango some of the mangoes get slightly bruised and cannot be used to make pickles. I use these slightly bruised mangoes to make mango pulp that is frozen while some are peeled, sliced and sun dried to make Amchur powder (raw mango powder).

Usually I pressure cook raw mangoes, remove the pulp, grind to a paste, store in a clean container and freeze it. Aam Panna is easy to make provided you have the pulp on hand. I personally like the flavor of mint leaves, black salt and roasted cumin powder in Aam Panna but you could try another variation by replacing them with fennel seed powder or nutmeg and cardamom powder.

Raw green mango - 1 large or 2 medium sized, Roasted cumin powder - 1/4 tsps, Black salt - 1/4 tsps, Sugar syrup or jaggery syrup - as required, Black pepper corns - 3-4, Chilled water - as required.

1. First boil Mangoes in 3 cups of water OR pressure cook mangoes till soft. Cool and remove the soft mango pulp from the seed and skin. Then grind it till it becomes a smooth paste.2. Prepare sugar syrup by boiling 1/4 cup sugar in 3/4 of water till it is completely dissolved and simmer for 4 more mins. Turn off the heat, keep it aside to cool and then store it in the fridge.3. To prepare ONE tall glass of Aam Panna. In a blender, add 4 tbsps of mango pulp, 2 tbsps of sugar syrup, 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1/4 tsp of black salt, 3-4 black pepper corns and then blend it to combine well. Add 1and a 1/4 cup chilled water and then continue to blend for few seconds.4. Pour into a tall glass with crushed ice and serve chilled.

There are quite a few Indian regional cuisines that boast of vegetarian delicacies featuring raw jackfruit and one such culinary gem is Jackfruit Biryani or Kathal Biryani.Tender raw jackfruit, called Panasakaya in Telugu and Kathal in Hindi, is an exotic vegetable in India and is considered as vegetarian meat because of its meat like texture and flavor. The tender jackfruit is

used to prepare curries and biryani while the semi-ripe fruit is used to prepare chips. The fully ripe jackfruit is devoured as a fruit and is also used to prepare desserts. The seeds of the jackfruit are edible and usually boiled or roasted over hot coal and eaten.Fresh tender jackfruit is available in our farmer’s market. I bought some recently and prepared Jackfruit Biryani over the weekend. This unusual yet exotic rice dish is a vegetarian’s delight. The chunks of marinated jackfruit are well cooked under dum until fork tender

and literally melt in the mouth. Follow the recipe for Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani and replace the chicken with boiled tender jackfruit pieces. Do not make this recipe without mint as it provides the freshness and aroma to the biryani. Serve the Jackfruit biryani with

Korma and raita. Utterly delicious meal for that special occasion and one that is irresistible to both kids and adults alike!

Aam Panna

Ingredients

Method

Jackfruit Biryani

Ingredients

1. Boil tender jackfruit pieces in 6 cups of water, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. This should take approx 15-20 mins. The pieces should cook till soft do not overcook. Ones the jackfruit pieces are ready drain the water.2. Marinate the cooked tender jackfruit pieces from the above ingredients given for 'marination' along with biryani masala powder. Keep aside for 1-2 hrs. While the jackfruit is marinating, work on the rest of the preparation. Cook basmati rice in lots of water along with bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, marathi mogga, elaichi, oil and salt till its half cooked. Strain the water and spread the rice on a large wide plate. Allow it to cool for some time.3. Take a pan heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp ghee, add sliced onions, saute for 8-10 mins. till caramelized. Now remove and keep aside.4. Add the saffron to the Luke warm milk and combine well. Keep aside.5. Take a wide deep vessel to prepare the biryani. Add 3 tbsps oil, add the marinated jackfruit and spread out

over the vessel. Cook on high flame for 2 mins. Add 1 tbsp of oil over the jackfruit pieces and then reduce the flame.6. Spread half of the rice over the jackfruit layer, pour half a tbsp of ghee all over the rice, add half of the caramelized onions and spread over the rice. Next sprinkle a tbsp of coriander leaves and a tbsp of mint leaves and pour about one fourth cup of saffron milk over the rice. Over this layer, spread the remaining rice. Again pour half a tbsp of ghee all over, add remaining caramelized onions and spread over the rice. Finally sprinkle a tbsp of coriander leaves and a tbsp of mint leaves pour remaining saffron milk over the rice.7. Place a lid on the cooking vessel along with a heavy weight and seal the edges with wheat dough. Cook on high flame for 2 mins. Remove the vessel from the flame and keep aside for 2 mins. Place an iron pan on the stove and increase the flame. Allow it to heat for 1 mins. Now reduce to low flame and place back the biryani vessel on the iron pan and cook the biryani for 20-25 mins. Turn off heat and do not remove lid for 10 mins.8. After 10 mins, remove lid, mix gently and remove into a serving bowl. Serve warm along with raita and korma.

Raw tender jackfruit pieces - 6 cups, cut into 1" pieces, washed and drained completely Onions - 2, large, finely sliced Coriander leaves - 2 tbsps,

finely chopped Mint leaves - 2 tbsps, finely

chopped Saffron - few strands Milk - 1/2 cup, Luke warm Salt to taste Ghee - 1 tbsps Oil - 4 tbsps

For marination : Yogurt - 3/4 cup (thick curd) Green chilies - 7-8, make a small

slit in them Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp Red chili powder - 1 tbsp, adjust Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Coriander powder - 3/4 tbsp Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup, finely

chopped

Pudina - 1/2 cup (mint leaves)Lemon - 1Salt - 1 3/4 saltBiryani masala, make powder:Cloves - 5Cinnamon stick - 1", dal chini

chekkaCardamom - 3, elaichiShah jeera - 1/2 tspBlack pepper corns - 10

Basmati rice - 4 cupsCloves - 6Cardamom - 3

Cinnamon stick - 1"Bay leaves - 3Marathi mogga - 1Star anise - 1

Mint leaves - fewOil - 1 tbspSalt - 1 tbspWater as required

Ingredients to cook rice

Method

SIPS & BITES

13The Big Story Friday, 3rd May, 201312

Titos Supermarket

Tito’sMerchandise & Patisserie

Have you ever wondered of having shopping store and cafeteria together? This unique concept is brought into reality by the tito’s brothers who requires no introduction when it comes to the entertainment Industry. They have created a mark when it comes to the latest apparels, mouth watering restaurants and not to forget the night life with fabulous clubs. There is no one who can beat them as they themselves have created a mark and taken entertainment industry to a height where sky is the only limit.Tito’s Merchandise & Patisserie is a place where you can enjoy some delicious pastries and a cup of coffee while shopping some beautiful apparel which is great to beat this heat. One can wander through the beautiful garments while taking a sip of your coffee but be careful don’t spill the coffee on the clothes.The apparels are of vibrant colours which is definitely suitable for this season. The cafeteria is just amazing as there is variety of pastries and one cannot deny the fact that it is mouth watering and definitely something which will be not easily available in the other pastry shops.

Tito's chain of supermarkets are designed to cater to the basic needs of customers as well as travel essentials that come in hand for tourists. The Supermarket is situated at key tourist locations across north Goa, these supermarkets make it easier to find your preferred brands thanks to their range of Indian and international products.

The supermarket caters to everybody and everything. It’s a place one can shop all the cosmetics along with toiletries and other basic requirements. This store is mostly meant for the tourists. It’s a place where men can also enjoy shopping their alcohol and undergarments while the women are busy looking and buying the cosmetics. Sometimes kids get bored but not to worry as this supermarket has something for them while parents are busy shopping as there is variety of toys for the kids.

The staff welcomes everybody warmly and helps as and when people need any help to find anything which they are unable to find. With a wide variety of natural and organic beauty products it is a popular choice among the women who are health conscious.

14 Friday, 3rd May, 2013Get Gorgeous

You prefer to look well-turned out every day to work. Why not wash and dry your hair at night before you go to bed? This way, you just have to style your hair, saving precious minutes in the morning while you’re busy! This is especially handy for those of you who have to care for

long hair!

If daily hair care is a challenge, keep aside 30 minutes on the weekends to pamper your tresses. Be it oiling your hair, or applying a hair pack or even a visit to the salon… give your hair some TLC over the weekend,

and it will behave itself all of the next week!

You undoubtedly spend some time styling your look for the day. You can cut short the time and hair damage, by choosing smart hairdos that need lesser time or hair products!

Ponytail : If you have long hair, you can work it into a sleek ponytail that never fails to impress.Braid : It’s still very much in vogue, and you can whip up a casual braid in minutes.

Bun : Got a board meeting? A bun will not only save time, but also add the elegance you’re looking for.

Out-of-bed look : That’s as easy as it sounds and perfect for Fridays! Tousle your hair to frame your face in a pleasing way. Secure it with a hair spray if you wish.

The next time you plan to experiment with your haircut, get your stylist to recommend one that’s easy

to maintain. Make sure it requires lesser products to style after a hair wash.

You can indulge in daily care for your hair by eating the right foods. Ensure you don’t deprive yourself of water during the day. Pack in a handful of nuts and dry fruits in your purse to munch on when you’re travelling or at work. Avoiding too much coffee will help too.

Be wise about the hair care products you put in your shopping cart. If there’s no time to condition your hair

after every hair wash, get a leave-in conditioner. Does your hair seem dry and lacking moisture? Get an overnight hair serum that repairs your tresses while you are asleep.Your crowning glory speaks volumes about your personality. Set your hair care regime in place and you will turn up with healthy, nourished and beautiful hair, both at work and at home!

How to manage your hair

Take a break girls and read up on how to maintain healthy hair in spite of your hectic schedule. A hairstyle, hairdo, or haircut refers to the styling of hair, usually on the human

head. The fashioning of hair can be considered an aspect of personal grooming, fashion, and cosmetics, although practical,

cultural, and popular considerations also influence some hairstyles. Below is listed out smart hair care tips for women

just like you!

The morning time-saver!The weekend regime

The hairstyles

The haircut

The nourishment

The hair care

Blossom PintoOwner , hairstylist and makeup artist at Tender Locks StudioFatima Chambers, First Floor,Atmaram Borkar Road, Opp Soul Of Asia . Next to AMWAYS,Panjim - Goa Tel : 0832-2231271www.tenderlocks.com

15Friday, 3rd May, 2013 Fashion & Style

In a time when Fashion speaks louder than words, the name Falon D’Cruz definitely speaks volumes! This young designer who graduated in clothing design and fashion technology at the ‘School of Fashion Design Pune’ is extremely versatile in her work is fast becoming one of the most spoken of designers in Goa today. Her label is largely based on her personal style and taste. Incorporating lace, rivets and studs into feminine attires gives an edge to her clothing that is fast being noticed and much appreciated.

Since its launch in Aug 2012, her label ‘Falon D’Cruz’ has showcased at the Navy Ball 2012 and the Grape Escapade 2013 with specially designed garments for each show. Her designer gowns

leave you feeling exquisite. And her westernized take on fashion brings out a fabulous twist to semi desi attire. Hernewest collection is specially designed to bring out the powerful side in women with animal prints over deep blues and hot pinks.

But if her Prêt-à-porter collection is not exactly your style, there is always made-to-measure. Done with the utmost care, her garments are tailored to perfection. To her, quality is as important as style.

Besides being as a designer, she is also the in house stylist for uCherry (www.ucherry.com) and has worked with names like BinaPunjani, AJ Raina, AssavriKulkarni and Raphael Das. Her work has appeared in a number of publications including Kingfisher Hi Blitz magazine and Planet Goa magazine.

Her ready to wear collection is currently on retail at ‘Armoire’ in Caranzalem. Her USP is gowns and made to measure bridals. Besides working on a custom made garment she also guides her client into styling to math the garment.

You can catch Falon at her Design Studio in Mapuca located close to the Vodafone showroom. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/falon.dcruz.designs and could be contacted on +91-9860727633Model : (Divina Bajpai - Miss Navy Queen 2012)Photography – Edric GeorgeHair & Make up – Blossom Pinto

SEMI DESI ATTIRE AT ITS BEST by-Vernon Rego

16 Friday, 3rd May, 2013News

May Day, the first day of the month of May is celebrated all over India as a spring fertility festival to honour goddess spring. The day also commemorates the “International Worker’s Day” which has a historic significance. It is also a day of political protests. May Day is otherwise observed as a saint's feast day or a day for organized labor. In many countries, it is a public holiday.

Labour Day is celebrated on May 1 in many countries around the world and it is still often a day for protests and rallies. On this day, various labour organizations across the country carry out processions and organize competitions for children belonging to labour class.

However, in recent years, the celebration of this day has taken a new turn, where the workers and trade unions demand to safeguard their interests and give the economic reforms a humane face.

May Day is celebrated to pay tribute to the contributions, workers have made to make the world strong and prosper. This day is dedicated to the workers for their economic and social achievements. May Day, which usually occurs on May 1 in many countries, stems from ancient customs associated with the celebration of spring. It is also a national holiday for workers in many countries around the world.

What do people do?May Day ceremonies that stem

from the traditional centuries-old May Day traditions are celebrated across the world. In Hawaii, May Day is known as Lei Day to celebrate the island’s culture.

In the United Kingdom, May Day is still celebrated in many towns with the crowning of the May Queen. Maypoles can still be found in some towns and May Day traditions may include hobby horses and local people dressed in costumes. In Oxford, traditions are upheld for May Day celebrations, starting with the choir of Magdalen College singing from the top of the chapel tower.

May Day is also referred to as Labor Day in many countries, as it also evolved from efforts of the labor union movement to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. It is celebrated as a national holiday across many countries in continents around the world. In Mexico, it is referred to as Primero de Mayo, and is a national holiday honoring workers. Around this time of the year, students in educational institutions may discuss the modern evolution of the holiday and the effects of politics on this day.

Public lifeMay 1 is a national holiday many

European countries including (but not exclusive to): Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. It is also celebrated

in countries in Central America, such as Costa Rica and Panama, and in some parts of the Caribbean, including Cuba. It is also a national holiday in Mexico. In South America, it is observed in countries such as: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. May 1 is also a national holiday in the Russian Federation and Asian countries such as China, Thailand, and Vietnam.

May Day is not a federal holiday in the United States, nor is it a bank holiday in the United Kingdom, on May 1. Schools, post offices, stores and other businesses and organizations are open as usual. Public transport services run to their usual schedules and no extra congestion on highways is to be expected. However, the Labor Day

holiday, or Labour Day, is celebrated in the United States and countries such as Australia and Canada at different times of the year.

BackgroundOriginally a celebration of spring

and the rebirth taking place in nature, May Day dates back pagan cults that worshipped trees and other symbols of nature. Traditionally, May Day is characterized by the gathering of flowers and the fertility rite of dancing around the maypole. In recent years, particularly in socialist and Communist countries, May Day has become a labor festival honoring the military and industrial efforts of the country.

The eight-hour movement to reduce the working day from 10 to eight hours began after the Civil War. It was a major aim of

the National Labor Union, whose first congress met in 1866. By 1868 congress and six states passed an eight-hour legislation. In 1884 the National Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Assemblies decided to call for a general strike on May 1, 1886, to enforce demands for employers to observe the eight-hour day. In 1947, amidst the anti-Communist Cold War hysteria, the US Veterans of Foreign Wars renamed May 1 as "Loyalty Day" and a joint session of Congress later made the pronouncement official.

In many countries, the May 1 holiday was obtained by trade union agitation supported by socialist parties. However, in Germany where such agitation had proved fruitless, it was instituted in 1933 as a gift from Hitler, being promptly

followed by the abolition of trade unions. In the United Kingdom, a May Day Bank Holiday was instituted in 1978 for trade unionists to celebrate, but was held on the first Monday in May to minimize the damage to business.

In China, Labor Day was extended to three days during the 1990s. The Chinese government made it a seven-day holiday by moving the prior and upcoming weekends together with these three days. This holiday allowed millions of Chinese people to travel during this period. The People's Republic of China reduced this holiday period down to one day in 2008, while simultaneously reviving three traditional Chinese holidays: the Dragon Boat Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival

Symbols and SuperstitionMany ancient customs associated

with May Day come from the old Roman festival of flowers. These include gathering branches and flowers, choosing or crowning a May Queen and dancing around a bush, tree or decorated pole (the May Pole). The sports and festivities held on this day symbolize the rebirth of nature as well as human fertility. In Spain, a tall pine tree is used as a Maypole. It is decorated with ribbons, beads, and eggshells as people dance around the pole and sing May songs.

There is a superstition in Norway, dating back to pre-Christian times, about hearing the cuckoo’s first call in the spring. If the call comes from the south, the year will be good. If it is heard from the north, it is forecasted as a year of ill luck. If it comes from the west, one will be successful, and if it comes from the east, one will be lucky in love. For this reason, traditional Norwegian calendars show a bird perched in a tree on the mark for May 1.

International Worker’s Day

by- Andrea Fernandes

17Friday, 3rd May, 2013 Entertainment

China Import and Export Fair (CIEF), also known as the Canton Fair, was originated in the spring of 1957 and held in Guangzhou every spring and autumn. During the history of 112 sessions, it has borne the record among the international comprehensive trade fairs, with the longest history, the highest level, the largest scale, the most attendances, the most complete varieties of goods and the highest business turnover.

The Canton Fair is composed of 48 trading delegations, including thousands of foreign trade companies, factories, scientific research institutions, foreign invested enterprises, wholly foreign-owned enterprises, private enterprises, etc, all of which are of good credibility and strong financial capability.

Elites of business people visit Guangzhou to trade and communicate in various ways and provide a great deal of chances of commerce. In spite of the traditional negotiation against samples, the fair adds online way of trade. Based on export trade, it also deals with the import trade, economic and technological cooperation and exchanges, as well as commodity inspection, insurance, transportation, advertising, consultation, etc.

Covering an exhibition area of 1.16 million square, the 112th session of CIEF in

2012 offers 59,509 stands, which attracts 24, 840 buyers. The export turnover of about 32.68 billion USD surely would make great contribution to consolidate the good development of foreign trade in China.

113th Canton Fair 2013 was more promising and magnificent. Canton Fair April 2013 is arranged during April 15 - May

5, 2013. Canton Fair ranks the top in the world in terms of the scale for a single exhibition, and it is a comprehensive international trading event with the longest history, the largest scale, the most complete exhibit variety, the largest buyer attendance, the broadest distribution of buyers’ origin and the greatest business turnover in China.

China Canton Fair

18 Friday, 3rd May, 2013Health is Wealth

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Use of Homeopathy : At Dr. Batra's we have successfully used some rare and uncommon homeopathic remedies in hair loss cases and have got excellent results from the same. The fruitful use of these remedies comes from our vast experience and in-depth knowledge of this science. Clinical research on the homeopathic remedy Thuja has been conducted only recently and has shown its beneficial effects in hair loss cases as a DHT inhibitor; but at Dr. Batra's we have been using this remedy for more than last 25 years in hair loss treatment. This clearly demonstrates our experience and expertise in homeopathy.

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19Friday, 3rd May, 2013 News

The Goa government is contemplating to introduce measures like 'responsible tourism' looking at safety of tourists, particularly women.

Close on the heels of its decision to impose entry toll, the Goa government has decided to inject some ethics in tourism and make Goa ‘responsible tourism destination’. Liberals might not like it though.

Following the abysmal drop in the mining income which was the major earner for the state, the state government has now shifted its attention to tourism and aims to increase its earnings in the sector by 50% in 2013-14 fiscal.

“Many interstate tourists come here in the morning go to few beaches and drink, eat and play, visit few temples and are gone before the night. In fact they do not use hotels, or taxi service or as much as a guide service. Their contribution to Goa’s economy is dismal,” said tourist operator Wilfred Braganza.

“However we do get few tourists from the IT industry in Bangalore who does use Goa’s tourist circuitry,” he said.

With a few measures the government is contemplating by inducing tourists to opt for ‘responsible tourism’ which means the beaches of Goa may not allow tourists to indulge as much as downing a beer by the beach side.

“We will have more secure places for them to do that. Many times we have found that the tourists after a couple of pints venture into the sea and get into trouble. Though our beaches are well-lit, the sheer numbers on the beaches is too big to handle even for the best equipped life guard system or beach patrol system,” saya Nikhil Desai, director of the Goa Tourism.

According to state tourism minister Mr.

Dilip Parulekar, the government was also looking at safety of tourists, particularly women visiting Goa, be it foreigners or

domestic. The state government has

also viewed seriously the travel advisory issued by several European countries to their nationals visiting tourist facilities in India, particularly after the Delhi gang-rape.

“We do have a cause for ironing out few things on the tourism front. The initiatives include launching of a ‘tourist-friendly’ police patrol. Initially with 250 men, they will visit beaches and tourist places in both north and south Goa. The patrol men have been given training to deal with tourist-related issues without

annoying the tourists,” Parulekar said.“We would not allow excess police patrolling

have an adverse effect on the ‘carefree’ environment for tourists in Goa. “These policemen will not interfere in the normal tourist activities in any way. They will

however know if there is any attack on tourist that needs to be attended immediately” said Mr. Desai.

Cash-strapped Goa brushing up its tourism act

The elite tourist police have a special contingent of 50 women police who have been trained to ensure safety of women tourists. If need be the numbers of tourist police patrol will be buffered up to 400 men and women, say police sources. The department has also appointed night-patrolling teams with a team each deployed in North and South Goa.

20 Friday, 3rd May, 2013Bolly/Hollywood

After a spate of flops, Mallika Sherawat will be seen on television, in an upcoming reality show called The Bachelorette India- Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika. This is the Indian version of the international series, The Bachelor, a US television dating game show.In The Bachelorette, one of the candidates could also become a potential husband. Mallika claims she took up the telly show because she was 'lonely and looking for a companion’."I am looking for love," she says. "I am like any other girl, who, beyond name, fame, money, wants a companion in life." She says she has always been portrayed as a "bold and glamorous girl" but through this show, "people will get to see her emotional and sensitive side.

Zac Efron plants a wet one on Halston Sage‘s lips while shooting

new scenes for Townies in Los Angeles.The 25-year-old actor looks like he’s

being initiated into the fraternity! “Starting on a new project today! Can’t wait to share! I was so excited this morning I accidentally ate part of the sticker on my apple…” Halston tweeted before shooting with Zac.

Johnny boy goes funky on the Filmfare cover

John Abraham on the cover of this month’s popular film glossy Filmfare is such a refreshing surprise. No close ups, no high-end designer labels, no aesthetic make up or men in tux, just a cheerful lad bringing his metro sexual side to the fore, leaning against a piano and displaying his signature impish grin.

Johny is making sure that along with his cool fashionable side; he also goes slightly Roman and adds that vintage touch.

The stubble and the casual ensemble make him look like a laidback bloke who makes style choices that are effortless. The irony is that he looks like the guy-next-door despite those delicious dimples and that amazing body.

Mallika getting married

on TV soon!!!

Rihanna topless yet againThe star is shown getting ready for her

Atlanta show and she looked ... like Rihanna usually does tanned, toned and topless.

"Show time!! #DWT," she wrote on Instagram. "#ATL is all miiiiiinnneee!!!! I want you on your WORST behavior!!! Tonight is all about you!!! #DiamondsWorldTour"

With her curls getting pinned and makeup ready to go, Rihanna can be seen in bright yellow panties, towel in hand to cover up her chest. Damn, girl.

Zac Efron Kisses Halston Sage on 'Townies' Set

When things don’t work the way one wants, it is best to move on and let bygones be bygones. And that’s exactly what Bipasha Basu has done.After an intense relationship with John Abraham, which lasted a little less than a decade, the dusky beauty seems to have found a new companion. If the reports are

anything to go by, then the Bengali hottie is seeing Harman

Baweja. Thought the actress has categorically denied being in a relationship with the actor, the duo is apparently going strong. They have been spotted together umpteen number of times with Bipasha’s closest friends Deanne Pandey and Rocky S. Basu has, however, admitted that Harman is a “part of her life”. So is Harman Baweja beyond just a “good friend” of Bipasha?

New man in Bipasha’s life?

21Friday, 3rd May, 2013 Events

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Cape Town CaféSituated at Tito's Lane, Baga, this café has become the answer for the thirsty and hungry tourists as well as the local who simply want to sit back and enjoy the fun filled night o u t . Established in 2009, Cape Town Cafe has already become the ‘must visit’ place for fun and extravanza. If you want to sit back with friends and enjoy a little privacy while not missing out on the entertaining crowd, the picnic styled tables and benches as well as the lounge sofas are your best bet. The comfy couches at the café gives way to the music, warm lighting & cool breeze coax you to snuggle up over a drink and the food from Regi’s kitchen is highly recommended. The focus on good food and ambience in the dance area and private sections is apparent and there’s more to keep

the guests on their feet. Chill out with more than a couple of drinks while watching football matches and music videos on the wall mounted LCD screens.Cape Town Cafe brings a new way into night clubbing. The best sound system in town and international guest DJs

along with India’s best local talent come together to a space that brings its guests not just good music, but a total clubbing experience. Commercial, House, Hip Hop, Electro, Dubstep are the popular genres of music in

demand, take over then with people of all ages making their way to the indoor dance area.The nicest place in town located at the famous Tito’s road, this bar is the most popular bet for a memorable night in Goa! So let the party begin and this is a call for all you party animals to assemble at cape town for a night full or fun and entertainment.

Cafe Del Mar Beach Bar & Club is located next to the Tito's Lane in

Calangute, North Goa. The beach bar club has gained recognition for

itself and is a famous place for different types of music like hip hop, house, tech, retro, etc. The service is good, prompt & friendly. The bar is

extremely inviting and has a wonderful enviroment. It is just the place to be for those that want to have a good time.So what are you waiting for go grab your

share of awesome entertainment and food today.

Café del marCafé del mar

22 Friday, 3rd May, 2013Events

It is here at Tito's Courtyard restaurant that all good things come true with the ambiance and cuisine that proves to be an epicurean's delight. One can indulge in unbridled hedonism here with multi-cuisine food dished out with a lip-smacking a-la-carte menu, a bar that is well endowed with the finest wines and cocktails.When one thinks Tito's, one has surfeit connotations...some think fun,others food and drink, while still some others would think Tito's offers the ultimate nirvana in enjoyment! True to its varied undertones, Tito's is one word that is on the lips of all visitors because of what it offers. Tito's is most ideally located along the Baga beach that is the hub of activity all through the year and the flurry of activity reaches dizzying heights mainly during the peak tourist season.This place is a surefire way to dance your woes away. Equipped with an acoustically sound discotheque, this place beckons the who's who in the various realms. Die hard clubbers and party animals haunt this place for most part of the year. The vicinity of the club and the discotheque is rather well maintained, hygienic and peaceful.

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Cafe Mambo is surerly a racy beach club

in a league of its own that has catapulted Tito's on to the international scene. Vibrations of house music as well

as international DJ music is a treat for the ears here at Cafe Mambo that is thrown open to the

guests from 8 p.m.in the evening. Café Mambo’s in Baga is undoubtedly one of the most popular night clubs in Goa and has contributed majorly in revolutionizing the party scene. Groove to the tunes of pulsating club music, hip hop music and

house music, played by in-house DJs. A bar counter offering a wide range in alcoholic beverages is provided. For an entertaining

and gastronomic feast drop by at cafe mambos which will leave you

wanting for more each time you visit it.

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TITO’S EVENT DIARYEvents Diary

Café Mambo : Friday Vibes with DJ Brandan 10pm onwardsClub Tito’s : DJ Pritesh in Bollywood Club 10pm onwardsDJ Anthony in Retro Club 10pm onwardsCape Town Café : Friday Funk with DJ Lasker 9pm-3am

Tito’s Courtyard : Jonathan & Nashwin Live band 7pm – 10pmCafé Mambo : Saturday Showtime featuring DJ Ajit Pai & Jay 10pm onwardsClub Tito’s : Bollywood Connection with DJ Suleiman & DJ Pritesh 10pm onwardsDJ Brandan & DJ Anthony in Retro Club 10pm onwardsCape Town Café : Sensational Saturday with DJ Vicky & DJ Lasker 9pm-3am

Café Mambo : DJ Jay & DJ Brandan 10pm onwardsClub Tito’s / Retro : DJ Pritesh & DJ Anthony 10pm onwardsCape Town Café : DJ Vicky 9pm-3am

Café Mambo : DJ Yuri & DJ Brandan 10pm onwardsClub Tito’s : DJ Pritesh in

Bollywood Club 10pm-3amDJ Anthony in Retro Club 10pm-3amCape Town Café : DJ Vicky 9pm-3am

Café Mambo : DJ Jay 10pm-3amClub Tito’s : DJ Pritesh in Bollywood Club 10pm – 3amDJ Anthony in Retro Club 10pm – 3amCape Town Café : DJ Vicky 9pm-3pm

Café Mambo : DJ Jay 10pm-3amClub Tito’s : DJ Pritesh in Bollywood Club 10pm – 3amDJ Brandon in Retro Club 10pm – 3amCape Town Café : DJ Vicky 9pm-3pm

Café Mambo : DJ Yuri & DJ Brandon 10pm-3am

Club Tito’s : DJ Jay in Bollywood Club 10pm – 3amDJ Anthony in Retro Club 10pm – 3amCape Town Café : DJ Vicky 9pm-3pm

Café Mambo : Friday Vibes with DJ Yuri & DJ Brandan 10pm onwardsClub Tito’s : DJ Pritesh in Bollywood Club 10pm onwardsDJ Anthony in Retro Club 10pm onwardsCape Town Café : Friday Funk with DJ Lasker @ 10pm-03am

Event Schedule for upcoming days 03rd - 10th May 2013

3rd May Friday

4th May Saturday

5th May Sunday

6th May Monday

7th May Tuesday

8th May Wednesday

9th May Thursday

10th May Friday