Thursday, November 18, 2010

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Goa’s water woes in IFFI 2010

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 06:20 AM PST

A young documentary filmmaker, Nalini Elvino de Souza, argues that Goa does not suffer water crisis but at the same time, people fail to conserve water.

This is what she depicts in her documentary titled 'Water', which will be screened during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2010. The movie aims to revive the ancient tradition of 'water harvesting' as the solution for living a 'water stress-free life.'

"There are constant complaints of water shortage in the months of April and May, every year even though Goa has plenty water. We receive three meters rainfall every monsoon but unfortunately it is not conserved," she told IBNS.

The 10-day festival is slated to begin on Nov 22.

The 23-minutes documentary is chosen for the Vasudha awards at the IFFI and is scheduled for screening on November 29 in the short-films section.

Nalini, the documentary director, completed the shooting in mere two weeks and three additional weeks for editing before confirming the entry for IFFI.

The documentary has been shot during the monsoon this year in the interiors of Betqui village, located in North Goa. "We interviewed few Betqui villagers, who are an inspiration for their painstaking efforts to conserve water. The entire village of 100-odd 'Savoikars'

interestingly hail from one family," she recalled.

Nalini believes that Government should not be targeted every time, as people in general also owe responsibility.

"It is very easy to show the Government at fault without knowing what we can also contribute towards progress. The documentary will educate on how water can be conserved at individual, institution and Government level," she elaborated.

The 'Water' team has also interviewed ex-government officials who would explain methods to preserve water.

A Portuguese citizen of Goan origin, Nalini is also the producer of 'Contacto - Goa', a popular docu-series on Goa for Portugal's leading public broadcasting channel 'Radio e Televisao de Portugal' (RTP). The programme completed 50 episodes recently.

Asked her views about Goa and she promplty replied, "Goa is not just about beaches and sun. There is a chain of forts here, the cuisine of Goa, which is marked by such an interesting mix of cultures, Goan architecture, its great sons like Abade Faria among other things. The palette of culture which Goa offers is distinct from the rest of the country."

The filmmaker, also runs a language centre in Panaji called 'Communicare', which takes classes in Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Italian and other regional languages. Her documentary on 'Rivers in Goa' was chosen for the Vasudha awards at the IFFI 2009.

Courtesy:IB

ESG ties up with 16 brands for IFFI

Posted: 17 Nov 2010 11:29 PM PST

The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) has tied up with Kingfisher Airlines, UB Group, Big 92.7FM, Qatar Airways, HPCL, BSNL, Rupa, The Lalit, Corporation bank, GIDC, EDC, HDFC Bank, Bright Advertising, Lokmat, the Leela and Macroman M-Series for the ensuing International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Said Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) CEO Manoj Srivastava, "We have partnered with 16 leading brands so far who will work together for IFFI 2010. We have resolved to work collectively by pooling in our resources to make the film festival IFFI Goa 2010 a resounding success."

IFFI, the country's most prestigious film festival, offers ample branding opportunities.

Kingfisher and Qatar Airways will set up a number of lounges - for actors, delegates, Goa Cinephile members and celebrities at the venue. "With the assistance of our partners we would like to extend facilities to everyone who is a part of IFFI 2010" added Srivastava.

UB Group divisional vice president and chief executive Govind Tiwari added, "Having worked together before we have developed a strong working relationship. We are extremely happy to partner with ESG for IFFI 2010 and will continue to do so. Kingfisher's in - flight magazine and in-flight television will promote ESG's initiatives and IFFI 2010 throughout the festival."

Canacona based Intercontinental – The Lalit's General Manager Shrikant stated that even through their property was based over 80 km away from the venue of the film festival, they have partnered with ESG. "Our CMD Jyotsna Suri was extremely keen that we support ESG in whatever way required," he added.

Commenting on the association with IFFI 2010 Kingfisher Airlines Limited VP – Agency and Sales (Western and South India) Bhanu Kaila averred , "IFFI is a premier film festival of the country. As it celebrates its 41st edition in Goa, we are delighted that Kingfisher Airlines is associated with this marquee event as the official airline partners. Travelers will now be able to enjoy the award winning Kingfisher experience".

Established by the Government of Goa in 2004 as the nodal agency in the organisation of IFFI, the main objective of ESG is to frame an entertainment policy to help cultivate Goa into a world-class international entertainment nerve center of the country.

Courtesy; ITV

Russian molested by burglar in Goa apartment

Posted: 17 Nov 2010 08:40 AM PST

A 32-year-old Russian woman has alleged that a thief broke into her rented apartment at Colva beach village Wednesday morning, stole her laptop and molested her while she was sleeping, police said.

The police have registered a complaint under sections 378, 441 and 354 of the Indian Penal Code which deal with theft, criminal trespass and outraging modesty respectively.

Colva, a beach village popular with foreign tourists, is some 40 km from Panaji.

Courtesy:TN
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