VILLAGE IN RESTAURANT IN KUWAIT CITY RESTARTED.

VILLAGE IN RESTAURANT in Kuwait City has already been restarted with New Outlook under New Management.  New Menu with same old prices.  Also, basement hall for parties available.

NEW  MANAGER:  FRANCIS D'MELLO. 


Photo below shows people gathered for one Goan party held there on last Friday.

A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.

G.O.A. ROLLING TROPHY. ROUND 1.

                                                             REAL BETALBATIM AND C.R.C CHINCHINIM WIN

Last Friday’s dull and dusty weather failed to dampen the spirits of teams participating in the 18th edition of the G.O.A Rolling Trophy organized by Goan Overseas Association (Goa Maroons) under the auspices of KIFF and sponsored by Bassem International Trading Company at the MOH ground, Shuwaikh.


Veteran Derrick Gomindes equalized for Real Betalbatim in a last gasp goal to lead his team to victory in the tie breaker against Indian Strikers F.C and C.R.C Chinchinim surprised Kuwait Goan Association 4-1 in first round matches of this prestigious tournament. Derrick who is now a guiding force behind Real Betalbatim brought himself on in the second half with his team trailing 0-1 courtesy of cool finish by Indian Strikers F.C forward Anthony Joseph, and ensured his team ended the game 1-1 with an excellent goal in the dying minutes of the game. In the ensuing penalty shootout, Real Betalbatim players kept their cool and with goalkeeper Yogesh Chavan in outstanding form, to make sure of qualifying for the next round.

In the second match from the same group, C.R.C Chinchinim who have had a rollercoaster season left the field on a high with brilliant goals from brothers Joe and Sony Gomes to lead their team to a 4-1 victory against a strong Kuwait Goan Association fielding the likes of Christeo and Jacob in the defense and Rosario and Jose Fernandes upfront. The first ten minutes of the game were no indication of what was to follow with C.R.C keeper Anthony having to make a fine save and defender Lawrence and midfielder Russel kept busy thwarting attacks from the KGA forwards. Things changed however after Joe Gomes scored for C.R.C in a sudden countermove and brother Sony scored easily one of the goals of the season with an overhead bicycle kick from inside the 18 yard box. Sony added a second and Leslie Alemao scored the fourth goal for C.R.C. Kuwait Goan Association pulled one back towards the end of the game.


Coming Friday, 27th April 2012, there will be three matches as follows: FC Spark v/s Santos United at 6:30am followed by United Goans Centre v/s Malabar United F.C at 8:00am and the final match will be between Curtorcares United and A.V.C Sports & C.A at 9:30am.


Julio Cardoso
Kuwait.

Goa is not a place. It is a state of mind. It is an unshakeable belief in the power of sun, sand and scotch to alleviate human suffering. It also poses a minor problem, if you happen to live there.
On his first trip to the state and clearly overwhelmed by the picture-perfect beaches and blondes, the first question that struck this correspondent was if you were lucky enough to live in Goa, then where do you head for holidays?
Peter Rufus burst out laughing when he heard this question.

Rufus, in his 40s, has the best job in the world. He owns a place called Sam's Beach Shack on Mobor beach, south Goa. His daily routine consists of turning out in bermudas and serving vodka and orange juice to woozy American tipplers till late at night.

"Holiday....," he drawled, "I went to see the Taj Mahal a few years back....that's it. You can say I love my quiet life!"

Rufus, of course, doesn't need a holiday. But what about the rest in this state of 1.4 million people?

"My holiday consists of going to Anjuna or Calangute (both north Goa beaches) when I'm bored. Why go anywhere else?" shrugged Narayan Ghondse, 65, a Margao resident.

He took particular delight in teasing this reporter about his Delhi roots.

"First time to the sea? Goa's beaches are the best in the world. You'll miss them when you return to your hot, dusty city," he chuckled.

Ignoring the put-down, I took a walk around the quaint little area of Margao, which still retains its Portuguese roots. The houses are delightfully designed cottages and have exceptionally well-maintained gardens. And the shops have names like 'Jesus Car Repair' and 'Rodriguez Restro Bar'.

Gearless bikes are the preferred mode of transport - easy, fun and no hassles. Much like the people living there.

Marketplaces are lined with shops selling knick knacks like imitation jewellery, Ganesha statues and wall hangings. If you want to bargain, don't haggle with the shop owner - just flash a smile. It'll get many tasks done here.

Back at my hotel, I head out to the beach after dinner. Where I meet Rufus again.

"I told my mom about your question," he told me. "And she said that being Goans, we're the hosts. If the hosts leave their homes, where will the world come to party?"

Well said, Mrs. Rufus.

FORWARDED BY: ELDON CARLOS,
                                   KUWAIT.